Introduction to the Changing Stance of Alex Jones

For as long as anyone can remember, Alex Jones has been vocal about his fears of an authoritarian government rising in the U.S. Additionally, Jones has been a long-time supporter of Donald Trump. However, as the Trump administration increasingly embodies the authoritarian regime Jones has warned against, he seems less concerned than one might expect.

The Concerns of Alex Jones and Nick Fuentes

During a recent episode of The Alex Jones Show, Jones discussed the White House’s recent actions with a tone of frustration. His guest, Nick Fuentes, a self-identified white supremacist incel, also expressed disturbance over the government’s tactics against protesters of Israel. Jones demurred, suggesting that the real threat might be Trump’s proposal to deport American citizens to Salvadoran prisons. Neither seemed able to decide on the bigger threat:

Fuentes: You have 1,500 people with a legal right to be here, and their removal is being expedited for no reason other than criticizing the fact that we’re supporting this foreign war.

Jones: Here’s where I’m at, though. In general, I see the whole populist conservative space spending half their time on this, and I just mean I think it’s way more dangerous for Trump to say we’re looking to deport citizens to El Salvador. Now, that’s unconstitutional, and that is really bad.

Fuentes: I agree with that. Then again, though, I don’t think that’s a real policy. That hasn’t happened. What is really happening —

Jones: Now they’re talking about using the Enemy Combatant Act to do it for regular crime. It’s —

Fuentes: I don’t, I think that’s one of those throwaway comments.

Jones: So you think it’s him trolling?

Fuentes: I think they’re flooding the zone with poo like Bannon said.

Recent Developments and Concerns About American Democracy

The fact that Fuentes and Jones, both of whom celebrated Trump’s victory, are now expressing buyer’s remorse indicates the radical nature of the current administration. Trump has given many, on both sides of the political aisle, cause for concern about American democracy’s state. Last week, ICE agents arrested a Wisconsin judge, accusing her of obstructing an investigation into an illegal immigrant. Many saw this as the latest escalation in the ongoing fight between America’s judiciary and the White House. The courts have served as a check against the executive branch’s powers, and Trump’s supporters have increasingly called for judges to be impeached and arrested.

The Use of Federal Police Power and Its Impact

The administration’s use of federal police power has continued to rattle Americans, with agencies like ICE cracking down on people. For instance, federal agents recently raided a home in Oklahoma, terrorizing the woman and children living there, and seizing their phones, laptops, and life savings in cash as ‘evidence.’ The family claims it doesn’t know when it will get its belongings back.

Executive Order and Law Enforcement

The Trump administration passed an executive order that will further combine federal police powers and state and local law enforcement. The order aims to mobilize law firms to defend cops pro bono who are accused of misconduct and seeks to maximize the use of federal resources towards optimizing police departments and investing in prison security and capacity.

Conclusion on Alex Jones and the Future of MAGA

Jones may not be the last MAGA supporter to question their allegiance to Trump in the months to come. He is, however, one of the most colorful figures to do so. Recently, Jones also commented that Trump likes to "guzzle" poop, in an apparent reference to Trump’s love of Diet Coke, which Jones claimed was laced with "GMO E. coli feces." As the administration’s actions continue to raise eyebrows, it will be interesting to see how figures like Alex Jones navigate their support for Trump amidst growing authoritarian concerns.