## Overview Infowars is a controversial American website and media platform founded in 1999 by Alex Jones, operating under Free Speech Systems LLC[1]. The organization is best known for its far-right political commentary, conspiracy theories, and promotion of fake news, with a primary studio based in Austin, Texas[1]. Infowars gained significant notoriety for its coverage of major events—often challenging mainstream narratives—and for selling products like dietary supplements, which became a substantial revenue stream[2]. ## History and Content Infowars began as an online platform for conspiracy-driven news and commentary, with Jones as its primary figurehead. The site quickly grew an audience, reportedly reaching 10 million monthly visits by 2017—outpacing some mainstream outlets at the time[1]. Its programming, including talk shows and articles, frequently centered on claims of government corruption, alleged false flag operations, and skepticism of major news events, such as the 9/11 attacks and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting[1]. These narratives often led to public backlash and accusations of spreading misinformation, resulting in repeated retractions and removals of controversial content[1]. ## Key Achievements and Business Model Infowars’ most notable “achievement” lies in its business model: leveraging sensationalist content to drive traffic and monetize through the sale of health supplements and survival gear[2]. This approach allowed the platform to remain financially viable despite widespread bans from major social media and tech platforms—including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Apple—for repeated violations of their terms of service[1]. ## Legal Challenges and Current Status The organization’s prominence has been overshadowed by legal battles, particularly defamation lawsuits filed by families of Sandy Hook victims and an FBI agent, who accused Jones and Infowars of spreading falsehoods that led to harassment and emotional distress[2]. In 2022, Jones was ordered to pay over $1.4 billion in damages, a