Alex Jones peddles Trump assassination conspiracy as MAGA ramps up violent indictment rhetoric
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While Mr Jones said that he still has “issues” with Mr Trump, he called Mr Trump’s violent rhetoric on Saturday “hardcore,” suggesting that his words would frighten those the conspiracy theorist has claimed are in control of the US and the wider world, Newsweek notes. Donald Trump posts article featuring picture of him holding baseball bat to Alvin Bragg’s head Mr Trump said on Saturday in Texas that his “enemies are desperate to stop us,” and that “our opponents have done everything they can to crush our spirit and to break our will”. “Whether Trump is for real or not, the deep state hates his guts and is scared of him, because they see him as a power rival,” Mr Jones said on Sunday. Trump claims tearful DeSantis begged for his endorsement in 2018 “He’s awake to what’s happening and going on now, and I definitely like everything I’m hearing from Trump,” Mr Jones said.