An overview of the childhood and early education of Alex Jones, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Alex Jones is an American far-right radio host and conspiracy theorist. He is the host of The Alex Jones Show and founder of InfoWars and Banned.Video, platforms known for promoting conspiracy theories and fake news. Jones has gained notoriety for his controversial views and dissemination of misinformation.
February 11, 1974: Alexander Emerick Jones Born
On February 11, 1974, Alexander Emerick Jones was born. He would later become a far-right radio show host and conspiracy theorist.
1982: Installation of Georgia Guidestones
In 1982, the Georgia Guidestones, featured in Jones' film Endgame: Blueprint for Global Enslavement, were installed in Elberton. The Guidestones became an attraction for 20,000 annual visitors until they were dynamited on July 7, 2022.
April 1993: Waco Siege Impacted Jones
In April 1993, the Waco siege at the Branch Davidian complex near Waco, Texas, ended with a substantial fire and a significant number of fatalities, impacting Jones.
1993: Jones Graduated High School
In 1993, Alexander Jones graduated from Anderson High School after playing football there.
April 19, 1995: Oklahoma City Bombing Spurs Accusations
On April 19, 1995, after the Oklahoma City bombing, Jones began accusing the federal government of having caused it.
1998: Removed from George W. Bush Rally
In 1998, Alex Jones was removed from a George W. Bush rally at Bayport Industrial District, Texas, after he interrupted Bush's speech and demanded that the Federal Reserve and Council on Foreign Relations be abolished.
1998: Jones Organized Campaign to Build New Branch Davidian Church
In 1998, Jones organized a successful campaign to build a new Branch Davidian church as a memorial to those who died during the 1993 fire.
July 15, 2000: Infiltrates Bohemian Grove Cremation of Care
On July 15, 2000, Alex Jones infiltrated the Bohemian Grove Cremation of Care, which he described as a planning event of the New World Order involving child sacrifice.
2000: Runs for Texas State Representative
In early 2000, Alex Jones ran as one of seven Republican candidates for state representative in Texas House District 48. He withdrew from the race after a couple of weeks, stating he wanted "to be a watchdog on the inside".
June 8, 2006: Detained in Ottawa
On June 8, 2006, Alex Jones was stopped and detained at the Ottawa airport by Canadian authorities while on his way to cover a Bilderberg Group meeting. His passport, camera equipment, and most of his belongings were confiscated, though he was later allowed to enter Canada legally.
September 8, 2007: Arrested in New York City
On September 8, 2007, Alex Jones was arrested while protesting in New York City, after his group disrupted a live television show featuring Geraldo Rivera. He was charged with operating a megaphone without a permit.
January 2013: Debate with Piers Morgan on CNN
In January 2013, Alex Jones appeared on Piers Morgan's CNN show to debate gun control after Jones promoted a petition to deport Morgan. During the debate, Jones stated that "1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms".
June 9, 2013: Appearance on BBC's Sunday Politics
On June 9, 2013, Alex Jones appeared on the BBC's Sunday Politics, discussing conspiracy theories about the Bilderberg Group. Presenter Andrew Neil ended the interview, calling Jones "an idiot" and "the worst person I've ever interviewed".
2016: Jones Supported Trump's Presidential Bid
In 2016, Alex Jones supported Donald Trump's presidential bid and continued to support him as a savior from an alleged criminal bipartisan cabal controlling the federal government.
2020: Jones Supported Attempts to Overturn Election
In 2020, Alex Jones supported the attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election.
January 6, 2021: Jones Spoke at Rally Before Capitol Attack
On January 6, 2021, Alex Jones was a speaker at the rally in Lafayette Square Park supporting Trump preceding the latter's supporters' attack on the US Capitol.
July 7, 2022: Georgia Guidestones dynamited
On July 7, 2022, the day the Georgia Guidestones were dynamited, Jones's guest Marjorie Taylor Greene said texts inscribed on it represented a nefarious future of "population control". Jones admitted to enjoying the destruction, "at an animal level".
August 2024: Suggestion to relocate to Russia
In August 2024, Alex Jones suggested he might relocate to Russia after Vladimir Putin signed a decree offering sanctuary to those who shared traditional values.