James David Manning

James David Manning is an American pastor and political commentator, known for his outspoken views and controversial statements. He is the chief pastor at the ATLAH World Missionary Church in Harlem, New York, a position he has held since 1981. Manning gained notoriety for his incendiary rhetoric on social, political, and religious issues, frequently engaging in conspiracy theories.

One of Manning's most publicized conspiracy theories revolves around former President Barack Obama, whom he has consistently claimed was not born in the United States. Manning was a vocal proponent of the "birther" movement, which alleged that Obama's presidency was illegitimate.

In addition to his conspiratorial views on Obama, Manning has made numerous controversial statements about the LGBTQ+ community, often promoting discriminatory and inflammatory rhetoric that has drawn widespread criticism from civil rights organizations.

Manning has occasionally aligned himself with right-wing media personality Alex Jones. He has appeared on Jones's show, Infowars, where he echoed various conspiracy theories and criticisms of the U.S. government. The collaboration between Manning and Jones underscores their shared propensity for promoting sensationalist and unsubstantiated claims.

Despite his controversial stance and conspiracy-driven narratives, Manning continues to maintain a presence in media through his church's online platforms and videos, where he addresses his followers and expounds on his contentious viewpoints.