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Jackson Hinkle, a self-proclaimed "pro-Russian American patriot Marxist-Leninist" grifter has generated thousands in profits by capitalizing on the tragic events of the October 7, 2023, massacre in Israel. He has been appropriately labeled a Putin and Hamas enthusiast and has faced bans from WhatsApp, YouTube, Paypal, and Twitch for spreading misinformation. Despite these bans, he has gained notoriety as one of the most viral users on X/Twitter.
Hinkle, who alleges that he has been silenced by a "corrupt cabal of elite leadership," turned his attention to Twitter to spew his misinformation. On the morning of October 7 he had 417,000 followers; since then, his audience has surged to 2.3 million. Capitalizing on his newfound popularity, he offered a premium subscription to those supporting his mission to "DEFEAT THE ZIONIST LIES." His content has garnered significant profits from advertising, largely attributed to support from Hamas and its sympathizers.
On social media Hinkle openly discusses dangeours conspiracy theories and produces anti-Israel and antisemitic propaganda on an extensive scale. In a post that garnered over five million views, Hinkle claimed that Israel lied about the October 7 events. He asserted that only 900 people died, half of whom were Israeli soldiers. He denied gruesome details, stating that babies were not beheaded, and Israeli soldiers were respectfully taken to morgues by Hamas. Hinkle claims he used his data from an investigation from Haaretz. The reputable news source quickly shut down this lie.
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