Title: Controversial Online Personality Jackson Hinkle Gains Millions of Followers Despite Ban from Major Platforms
Jackson Hinkle, a 24-year-old online personality, has managed to cultivate a massive following despite being banned from major platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Instagram. Hinkle’s provocative content and controversial views have garnered him a surge in popularity, with his following on X skyrocketing to 2.5 million from 417,000 in just six months.
Hinkle’s online persona is characterized by false or misleading content, promotion of manipulated images, and comments denounced as antisemitic by watchdog organizations. Despite this, he continues to thrive on platforms like Rumble, where he hosts a regular podcast, and X, where he posts dozens of times a day.
His rise to fame may not be solely attributed to luck, as Israeli research companies have identified coordinated networks of bots amplifying his content. These networks, possibly state-sponsored, have helped boost Hinkle’s reach and influence on social media.
Hinkle’s controversial views and support for American adversaries like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have earned him a reputation as a “merchant of rage.” Despite facing backlash and scrutiny, he remains undeterred, soliciting donations and selling merchandise to support his “independent journalism.”
From his early days as an environmental activist to his current status as a divisive online figure, Hinkle’s transformation from a Bernie bro to a MAGA fan has been met with both fascination and criticism. His international pivot, where he supports authoritarian leaders and spreads disinformation about global conflicts, has further fueled his notoriety.
While Hinkle’s online presence continues to grow, his ban from mainstream platforms and reliance on controversial content raise questions about the role of social media in amplifying divisive voices. As he navigates the complexities of online fame, Hinkle remains unapologetic about his views and the support he receives from often hostile foreign powers.
