Alex Jones, the founder of Infowars, is a prominent and polarizing figure in American media known for his conspiracy theories and far-right views.
Born on February 11, 1974, in Dallas, Texas, Jones began his career in Austin with a public-access cable TV show.
He launched Infowars in 1999, which gained notoriety for its promotion of various conspiracies, most infamously claiming the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.
His controversial statements have led to lawsuits and bans from major social media platforms.
