Topic: 13th Amendment

Attorney Robert Barnes joins the program to discuss the legal implications of The Onion's attempt to seize Alex Jones' name and likeness. Barnes argues that using AI to simulate a person's identity against their will constitutes a violation of the 13th Amendment's prohibition on involuntary servitude. He warns that this sets a dangerous precedent for the government to create "fake versions" of public figures to mislead the audience.

Legal filings by plaintiffs allegedly claim that the 13th Amendment against indentured servitude does not apply to Alex Jones, asserting ownership over his name, likeness, and social media accounts. Elon Musk reportedly intervened to prevent the takeover of Jones's X account, asserting that the platform owns the URL while the individual owns their name. Jones argues that his content has always been free-to-air under non-exclusive licenses, making the attempt to seize his persona legally unprecedented.

Legal complexities regarding the Infowars bankruptcy are detailed, specifically the attempt by the DOJ and Sandy Hook families to seize Alex Jones's name and social media handles. Elon Musk's X Corp intervened in the case to assert that the platform, not the user, owns the account URLs, preventing a precedent of "digital identity" seizure.

Michael Bloomberg and Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss are identified as the new "puppet masters" funding the takeover of InfoWars through entities like The Onion. The host alleges that these liberal groups are attempting to seize his identity and name in violation of the 13th Amendment. A legal battle is brewing over the auction of the InfoWars catalog, which the host maintains has always been "free to air" and cannot be owned by the bidders.

Ben Collins, a former NBC reporter now working for a Bloomberg-backed group, has publicly stated his desire to control the InfoWars brand. The Onion's acquisition model reportedly involves using the InfoWars logo and host's likeness to post "satirical" content that misrepresents the original brand. This strategy is being criticized as a form of identity theft and a violation of the 13th Amendment's protections against involuntary servitude.

Host Chase Geyser discusses the existential threats posed by technocratic figures like Bill Gates and Anthony Fauci. He argues that the legal attempts to seize Alex Jones' name and force him to work for creditors constitute a violation of the 13th Amendment. Despite these pressures, the network continues to offer giveaways as a way to give back to its loyal "family" of listeners.

A legal filing reportedly claims the 13th Amendment's prohibition against slavery does not apply to the broadcaster, allowing the court to "own" his name. The segment mocks a Bloomberg report regarding The Onion's attempt to buy InfoWars in a "fake auction" without paying actual money. The broadcaster asserts that he is a "special case" being targeted by the establishment to set a precedent for state ownership of individuals.

A dispute over the auction of Infowars assets involves The Onion and Bloomberg-backed groups. The host argues that attempts to seize his name and social media accounts violate the 13th Amendment regarding involuntary servitude. Elon Musk is noted for intervening in the legal filings to challenge the Justice Department's stance on the matter.

Elon Musk's X Corp is praised for fighting FBI data subpoenas in court, unlike Google which complied without resistance. Judge James Boasberg is identified as the official who ruled that whistleblowers Kyle Serafin and Garrett O'Boyle were "flight risks" to justify keeping surveillance under seal. Musk is also noted for defending Alex Jones' name and likeness rights against bankruptcy trustees who claimed Jones was not protected by the 13th Amendment.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is heard dismissing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as a "promo project." Geiser counters by highlighting California's high taxes and government-dependent job market, labeling the state's economic system as a form of "slavery" under the 13th Amendment. He describes California as a "spiritual black hole" where the political class prioritizes illegal immigrants over citizens.

Alex Jones reports on an evidentiary hearing in Houston regarding the attempted takeover of InfoWars by The Onion and Michael Bloomberg's Everytown group. Jones alleges the auction process was fraudulent and collusive, involving the US Trustee from the Justice Department. Legal arguments also addressed whether social media handles and Jones's personal persona can be transferred, with Jones invoking the 13th Amendment against ownership of his speech.

Updates on the InfoWars bankruptcy court proceedings reveal that Elon Musk's lawyers defended the Alex Jones X handle, asserting that the account belongs to the platform and the persona belongs to Jones. Jones claims victory in preventing the transfer of his followers to his political enemies. He warns that the judge may still order the internet "kill switch" for his current studio, necessitating a move to the Alex Jones Network.

Former Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Clark suggests that the U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee Program, led by Tara Twomey, will face investigation under a Matt Gaetz-led Justice Department. Clark argues that the trustees have a fiduciary duty to accept the highest bid, which was allegedly violated in the InfoWars sale. The host also mocks the trustee's claim that Jones's "likeness" could be sold, comparing it to a violation of the 13th Amendment.

Elon Musk is praised as a "hero" and a "trailblazer for human liberty" for his role in exposing tyranny through X and supporting the Trump campaign. His intervention in the InfoWars case is framed as a defense against the "new global social credit score," where the state attempts to seize an individual's name and likeness. Musk's actions are described as being in the self-interest of all people who value the 13th Amendment and freedom of speech.

Alex Jones detailed a confrontation with a U.S. Trustee from the Justice Department who attempted to shut down the InfoWars studios. Jones argued that the trustee exceeded his authority and violated constitutional rights, including the 13th Amendment, by attempting to seize his likeness. The media coverage of the event was characterized by Jones as a legacy media hoax that collapsed following the judge's intervention.

Alex Jones provided a rebuttal to the ABC News interview, mocking the claim that The Onion had the "best bid" despite not having the highest cash offer. He argued that the legal definition of an auction does not allow for subjective "best" bids based on political concessions. Jones reiterated that he would never "graciously move away" or sell out his principles to his political opponents.

Glenn Beck and Alex Jones discussed the constitutional implications of the $1.5 billion judgment, labeling it "cruel and unusual punishment." Beck argued that the goal of the plaintiffs is not financial recovery but the total destruction of Jones' ability to speak. They warned that if this model of "lawfare" succeeds against Jones, it will be deployed against other independent voices like Tucker Carlson and Beck himself.

Steve Bannon hosts an emergency transmission featuring Alex Jones during what were believed to be the final minutes of InfoWars' operation. Jones describes the transition from a public auction to a secret "envelope" bid process as a Deep State maneuver. He further argues that attempts to seize his name and likeness violate the 13th Amendment, comparing his defiance to naval hero John Paul Jones.

The U.S. Trustee, Chris Murray, is accused of facilitating a fraudulent auction by allowing "credit bidding" based on future earnings rather than cash. Jones argues this violates the judge's original order and federal law. During a hearing in Houston, the Trustee reportedly admitted to the judge that he did not know the exact value of the winning bid, which Jones characterizes as bid rigging.

**category:** main_discussion | **confidence :** 8 | **ad:** false Alex Jones argues that his entire 30-year catalog of films and broadcasts belongs to the public because he previously declared them copyright-free and open source. He compares his work to Linux, stating that creditors cannot seize what has already been given to the world. Jones coins the term "ultra green" to describe content that becomes more relevant over time and vows to sue the new owners if they attempt to claim exclusive rights to his archives.