Controversial radio host Alex Jones has made a startling claim about Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of her upcoming debate with former President Donald Trump.
According to a report by the Daily Mail, Jones alleged on his Infowars show that Harris would take ecstasy before the September 10 debate in Philadelphia for her anxiety.
Jones, a longtime Trump supporter, asserted that Harris "is going to be on drugs" and will be "bombed out of her gourd" during the debate. He further claimed this wouldn't be the first time the Vice President has used substances, alleging she appeared to be under the influence at previous events.
Jones' outrageous predictions come as he faces significant legal and financial challenges. The Infowars founder is currently grappling with $1.5 billion in restitution payments for falsely claiming that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.
Despite his legal troubles, Jones continues to make inflammatory statements. He insisted that Harris was "drunk and on Xanax" during a CNN interview with Tim Walz, which was her first major interview since announcing her campaign.
Jones theorized that Harris would resort to drug use due to "serious performance anxiety" about the upcoming debate. He predicted, "It's going to be spectacular in that she's going to fall flat on her face without a teleprompter."
As Jones continues to make headlines with his controversial claims, his media empire faces an uncertain future. A U.S. bankruptcy court trustee is planning to shut down Jones' platform and liquidate its assets to help pay the massive lawsuit judgments he owes.
Jones has acknowledged on his shows that he expects Infowars to operate for only a few more months before it is shut down due to bankruptcy proceedings. However, he has vowed to continue his broadcasts in some other format, possibly on social media.
According to recent financial filings, Jones has about $9 million in personal assets. His company, Free Speech Systems, reportedly has approximately $6 million in cash on hand and about $1.2 million worth of inventory.
While Jones makes his outlandish predictions, both Harris and Trump are actively preparing for their upcoming debate. Harris has reportedly been practicing in Pittsburgh with a Trump stand-in, complete with the former president's trademark suit and tie.
Trump, on the other hand, is said to be holding more informal "policy sessions" to refresh his memory on his record while in office. With the election just two months away, recent polling shows a tight race between the two candidates.
A New York Times/Siena College poll conducted from September 3-6 puts Trump 1 percent ahead of Harris – 48 percent to 47 percent – within the survey's 3-point margin of error. This suggests that despite Harris' initial boost upon entering the race, support for Trump's bid for a second term remains strong.
Jones' provocative claims about Harris, while unsubstantiated, add another layer of controversy to an already contentious election season. As the debate approaches, voters will be closely watching both candidates' performances, which could significantly impact the race's trajectory. The stark contrast between Harris and Trump, coupled with the heightened political tensions, sets the stage for a potentially pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential campaign.
