Opinion

Alex Jones’ Downfall Could Spell the End for the Disinformation Business Model

LOSING THE INFOWARS

Alex Jones’ business could be crushed, but will that mean other disinfo peddlers may also pay the price?

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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Matt Lewis

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