Aaron Russo

Aaron Russo (February 14, 1943 – August 24, 2007) was an American entertainment businessman, film producer, director, and political activist. He was best known for producing notable films such as "Trading Places." Later in life, Russo became involved in political activism, producing documentaries steeped in libertarian conspiracy theories and anti-taxation rhetoric.

In 2006, Russo released "America: Freedom to Fascism," a documentary focused on claims about malfeasance by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Federal Reserve System, and the concept of mandatory income tax in the United States. The film also delved into topics such as national ID cards and human-implanted RFID tags.

In 2009, Alex Jones, released "Reflections and Warnings: An Interview with Aaron Russo", which was Russo's final interview. Russo discussed his views on global governance, personal freedoms, and alleged plans by global elites to control the populace. He claimed insider knowledge of such plans, including the use of implantable microchips to monitor individuals.

Russo, and his relationship with Alex, was discussed in detail in 147: Aaron Russo.