Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Abandons Trump

Jones cites Trump's declining health and mental state as reasons to move on from the former president.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:20pm

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A fragmented, abstract painting depicting a fading political figure, with overlapping geometric shapes in muted earth tones and grays, conveying a sense of deterioration and uncertainty.As cracks emerge in the core coalition that once backed Trump, the former president's declining health and mental state have become a growing concern even among his most fervent supporters.Houston Today

Prominent conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has turned on former President Donald Trump, urging his viewers to 'cut bait' on Trump and no longer support him as a conservative leader. Jones cited Trump's apparent physical and mental decline, including swollen ankles and cognitive issues, as reasons why the conservative movement should move on from the former president.

Why it matters

Jones has been one of Trump's most vocal and loyal supporters for over a decade, often defending the former president and spreading conspiracy theories on his behalf. His sudden abandonment of Trump is a significant blow, as it signals cracks in the core coalition that has backed the former president for years.

The details

During his Tuesday broadcast, Jones told viewers that recent images of Trump showed evidence of 'heart failure' and that 'he does babble and sound like the brain's not doing too hot.' Jones added that 'we just cut bait on Trump, and we just mobilize against the Democrats.' The conspiracy theorist also argued that Trump was under 'evil control' and urged his viewers to pray for him.

  • Jones made the comments during his Tuesday broadcast on April 1, 2026.

The players

Alex Jones

A prominent conspiracy theorist and the founder of the website Infowars, who has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump for over a decade.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, who has faced numerous reports of physical and mental decline in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“This is not funny, this is not good, but he's gone and that's it.”

— Alex Jones, Conspiracy Theorist

“We need to be sad about Trump. This is not funny, this is not good, but he's gone and that's it.”

— Alex Jones, Conspiracy Theorist

The takeaway

Jones' sudden abandonment of Trump is a significant development, as it signals a potential shift in the conservative movement's support for the former president. This could have broader implications for Trump's political future and the direction of the Republican party.