Fight Back with Jake Shields Rex Jones on Growing Up at InfoWars, Israeli Crimes, and Forging His Own Path - Fight Back Ep. 167
Mar 15, 2026
Rex Jones, son of Alex Jones and media commentator who grew up in and around InfoWars, reflects on leaving that world and building his own platform. He discusses disillusionment with GOP politics and Trump, calls out Israel’s actions in Gaza, and investigates missing border children and trafficking claims. Conversations touch on media narratives, elite corruption, and resisting buyouts to stay independent.
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Growing Up On Infowars And The GOP Rally Wakeup
- Rex Jones grew up on Infowars making videos from age eight and recalls being a child political pundit riding a tank at GOP rallies.
- He describes confronting performers and crowds at a 2020 GOP rally, popping the tank turret and declaring the movement would never win again due to contempt for outsiders.
Trump's Betrayal Cost Loyal Supporters
- Rex Jones and Jake Shields both express deep betrayal over Donald Trump's shift from promises like no foreign wars to supporting entanglements.
- Jones explicitly states Trump lied about prioritizing Americans and ended up continuing foreign wars and establishment alignments.
Media Pushed Wars While Infowars Paid Financial Price
- Jones contrasts mainstream media's role in promoting wars with the legal and financial consequences his family faced from defamation suits.
- He highlights Infowars' shrinking operation and his father's financial restrictions after losing large lawsuits while corporate media faced no comparable penalties.