With a court-ordered auction threatening to dismantle Alex Jones‘ Infowars platform, both supporters and critics of the host are vying for his company’s assets.
Among the interested parties is Roger Stone, a longtime ally of both Jones and former President Donald Trump, who has expressed interest in preserving Infowars.
Jones faces more than $1 billion in defamation judgments to families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, a debt that has led to the forced sale of his media empire.
The upcoming auction could mark the end of Jones’ infamous platform— or allow him to remain on air under new management.
Supporters Rally to Save Infowars
Stone, a prominent conservative commentator, recently stated he wants to put together a group of investors to acquire Infowars, calling it a “beacon of the truth.”
Stone’s support could provide Jones a path to remain on the platform despite his financial woes.
Assets for sale include the Infowars brand, video archives, trademarks, and studio equipment— even an armored truck. Jones’ personal social media, including his X account with three million followers, is not yet part of the sale, though further court decisions are pending.
Alex Jones and Roger Stone were both contacted via email for comment.
Bankruptcy and Auction Details
The auction follows Jones’ personal bankruptcy filing in late 2022 after the hefty defamation judgments in Connecticut and Texas over his false claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting was staged.
While Jones’ Free Speech Systems is valued at $18 million, proceeds from the auction will go to creditors, especially the Sandy Hook families.
Bids for the Infowars assets are due by Friday afternoon, with a live auction set for next Wednesday. Any items left unsold will go to a second auction in December.
Critics Seek Transformation
The auction has drawn interest from Jones’ detractors also. Progressive media outlets including The Barbed Wire and Media Matters for America are considering bids, aiming to transform Infowars into a platform for debunking conspiracy theories or a parody site.
Jeff Rotkoff, publisher of The Barbed Wire, initially called on supporters to help fund a bid, writing, “Let’s Buy Infowars.” However, he recently expressed doubt about his chances, saying he expects “well-resourced bidders” with similar goals to outbid him.
As he awaits the auction’s outcome, Jones is taking steps to ensure he can continue broadcasting, even if he loses Infowars. He has set up alternative websites and social media channels, preparing followers for a possible shift.
In August, he stated on his show, “There’s a lot of buyers, people that are patriots that want it and will come in,” adding that if Infowars sells, he would “work with somebody else” to rebuild, anticipating only a temporary “hiccup” in his operations.
This article includes reporting from The Associated Press
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