Dinesh D'Souza

Dinesh D'Souza (born April 25, 1961) is an Indian-American right-wing political commentator, author, filmmaker, and conspiracy theorist. D'Souza gained prominence as a conservative public intellectual in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, but he has been a subject of controversy due to his various conspiracy theories and contentious public statements.

D'Souza's work often promotes claims that align with right-wing conspiracy theories. He produced several films, such as 2016: Obama's America (2012), which suggested that former President Barack Obama had anti-colonial motivations and aimed to diminish American influence globally. D'Souza has also propagated debunked theories concerning alleged voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, aligning him with broader conspiratorial narratives pushed by some conservative media figures.

His controversial rhetoric has occasionally placed him alongside figures such as Alex Jones, a notorious conspiracy theorist. While there is no formal partnership between D'Souza and Jones, both share overlapping audiences, and D'Souza has appeared as a guest on platforms that also host Jones, further bridging their media influence.

Throughout his career, D'Souza has faced significant controversy. In 2014, he pleaded guilty to making illegal campaign contributions, leading to a sentence of eight months in a halfway house and five years of probation. Despite his polarizing presence in media, D'Souza remains a significant figure in conservative circles, continuing to produce content critical of liberal policies and societal changes.