BOMBSHELL: FOIA documents reveal FBI surveillance of InfoWars since 2013 as "White racially-motivated extremist organization"
By ljdevon // 2025-02-08
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In a stunning yet seemingly predictable revelation, Alex Jones, founder of the FREE SPEECH media platform INFOWARS, has released findings from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that exposes years of federal surveillance and targeting of his independent news organization. The documents obtained through the FOIA request confirm that InfoWars was classified as a "white racially motivated extremist organization" by the FBI under a Type 3 assessment, a "threat" designation that began on December 10, 2013, during the Obama administration.

Obama Administration targeted InfoWars as a national security threat

The FOIA request, which Jones submitted to uncover details about the federal government's activities against InfoWars, yielded heavily redacted documents. However, the release letter accompanying the documents provided critical insights into the rationale behind the redactions. The letter cited the protection of personnel privacy, the prevention of unwarranted invasions of personal privacy, and the safeguarding of confidential sources as reasons for withholding information. Notably, the letter also referenced the protection of records compiled by criminal law enforcement authorities during investigations, suggesting that InfoWars was the subject of a national security intelligence investigation. Among the documents provided was an FBI import form dated June 28, 2019, which Jones described as "90% redacted." Despite the heavy censorship, the form revealed that InfoWars had been classified and targeted as a "white racially motivated extremist organization" under a Type 3 assessment. This classification, according to Jones, aligns with broader federal narratives during the Obama administration that identified white supremacists as one of the most significant domestic terrorism threats. Jones argued that this designation was used to justify extensive surveillance and legal actions against InfoWars, including the recruitment of informants, physical surveillance, and searches of government and commercial databases.

FBI targeted InfoWars using informants, surveillance breaches of confidential databases

Jones emphasized that the Type 3 assessment status granted the FBI broad powers to monitor InfoWars without requiring evidence of criminal activity. He cited the FBI's Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide (DIOG), which outlines the procedures for such assessments, including periodic 30-, 60-, and 90-day reviews to maintain the classification. Jones proved that InfoWars has remained under this status since 2013, with no indication that the assessment has been terminated or even reviewed for malicious intent. This is an ongoing assault on FREE SPEECH, because criminal forces in high places are trying to shut down the truth from getting out on many important topics. The timing of the Type 3 assessment, which began less than three months after James Comey became FBI director in 2013, has raised questions about the motivations behind the classification. It was obvious that the designation was politically motivated, part of a broader effort to silence conservative, independent, and libertarian voices. Jones pointed to historical controversies, such as the IRS targeting of Tea Party groups during the Obama administration, as evidence of a pattern of federal overreach against political opposition. Jones also highlighted personal experiences that corroborate the FBI's surveillance activities. He recounted instances of being followed, frequent traffic stops near InfoWars' offices, and suspicious behavior involving electronic devices, which he interpreted as signs of remote monitoring. These anecdotes, combined with the FOIA findings, paint a picture of a law enforcement being weaponized to target InfoWars.

The bigger picture

The implications of the FOIA revelations extend beyond InfoWars, touching on broader concerns about free speech and government overreach. Jones said the surveillance and classification of InfoWars is a violation of the First Amendment, which protects both freedom of speech and freedom of the press. He accused the federal government of weaponizing its agencies to suppress dissent and silence critics, particularly those who challenge the "deep state" and its globalist agenda. The FOIA findings come at a time of heightened scrutiny over the relationship between federal agencies and social media platforms. Recent revelations, including Elon Musk's release of the "Twitter Files" and Mark Zuckerberg's admissions on Joe Rogan's podcast, have shed light on the intelligence community's influence over online discourse. Jones argued that the classification of InfoWars as a national security threat was not based on legitimate concerns but was instead a pretext for spying, lawfare, and de-platforming. Jones called for further declassification of documents related to InfoWars' Type 1 and Type 2 assessments, as well as the FBI reviews that justified the continued surveillance. He expressed confidence that additional transparency would reveal the political motivations behind the FBI's actions and expose the coordinated effort to undermine InfoWars and its mission. Sources include: X.com X.com NaturalNews.com
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