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I’m looking for any Native Americans who might have been featured on Alex Jones or Infowars

ChatGPT said:

Yes — there are at least some people of Native American heritage (or describing themselves that way) who have been featured on Alex Jones / InfoWars. But fairly few; it doesn’t appear that there was a broad or regular pattern of such appearances. Here are a few examples and caveats.

:white_check_mark: Notable Native‑Americans featured on or associated with InfoWars / Alex Jones

Russell Means (Oglala Lakota)

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  • Russell Means gave a long interview titled “Welcome to the Reservation” on InfoWars. archives.infowars.com+2tv.infowars.com+2
  • In that interview he discussed issues of Native American rights, historical treaties, and broader political commentary from his perspective as a Native activist. tv.infowars.com+1
  • Means was a prominent activist, actor, writer — and perhaps the most well‑known Native American to appear on the show. Wikipedia+1

:warning: Caveats & Context — Why “featured Native Americans on InfoWars” is rare / problematic

  • Although the person above is a clear example, I found very few other documented cases of people from recognized Indigenous tribes being guests or featured on InfoWars.
  • In many cases, talk about “Native Americans” on the show comes from the host (Alex Jones) himself — but those statements are often viewed as inaccurate or offensive. For instance, during a 2019 appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Jones claimed he was “6% Comanche,” and made generalizations about Native Americans being “easy to mind‑control.” ICT+1
  • That 2019 comment is widely criticized as dehumanizing and racist. ICT+1

:bullseye: Why it’s Hard to Compile a Reliable List

  • InfoWars / Alex Jones has had a very large number of guests over decades — many of whom are conspiracy theorists, activists, fringe‑movement figures, etc. But few of them are documented as Indigenous or Native American, and the publicly‑available archives don’t reliably tag or highlight tribal affiliation.
  • Some appearances (like Russell Means’s) are well‑documented; many others are lost in the archive, or the person’s Native identity (if present) isn’t clearly stated.
  • Because of the controversial and often discredited nature of InfoWars, many people with Indigenous identity likely avoid association, or such association isn’t publicized.

If you like — I can try to compile a full list of all (or as many as publicly documented) Native Americans who have appeared on InfoWars or Alex Jones–affiliated programming.
It might only turn up a very short list (maybe just 2–5), but it would show how rare such appearances have been.
Do you want me to build that list for you now?

You said:

do native americans tend to ‘like’ or ‘distrust’ one Russell Means?

ChatGPT said:

Russell Means is a polarizing figure in Native American circles — how he is regarded varies widely depending on which community, generation, or perspective you look at. Here’s a breakdown:

:white_check_mark: Supportive Views

  1. Activism and Advocacy
  • Means was a prominent leader of the American Indian Movement (AIM) in the 1970s, involved in high-profile events like the 1973 Wounded Knee occupation.
  • Many Native Americans admire his courage and outspokenness on treaty rights, sovereignty, and cultural preservation.
  • Supporters view him as someone who refused to compromise with a system he saw as unjust.
  1. Cultural Pride and Identity
  • Means often spoke about Native culture, history, and the injustices faced by Indigenous people.
  • He inspired younger activists to engage in political advocacy and reclaim tribal identity.

:warning: Criticisms / Distrust

  1. Controversial Tactics
  • AIM’s tactics during the 1970s, including occupations and armed standoffs, were divisive within Native communities. Some saw them as brave; others as reckless or harmful.
  1. Media Persona
  • Later in life, Means embraced Hollywood and media appearances, including some mainstream U.S. media and fringe platforms. Some felt he commercialized activism.
  • His forthright style could be interpreted as grandstanding or self-promoting.
  1. Internal Disputes
  • Within AIM itself, Means was involved in internal conflicts and power struggles. Some former allies criticized his leadership style.

:light_bulb: Overall Sentiment

  • Among Native Americans, Russell Means is respected but not universally admired.
  • Older generations of activists and those familiar with AIM’s history often hold him in high regard for courage and visibility.
  • Others, especially critics of AIM’s tactics or of Means’s later media approach, view him more cautiously or distrustfully.
  • In short: he inspires both admiration and skepticism, depending on the lens of political philosophy, activism style, and cultural priorities.