Adam Kokesh | |
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.jpg) Kokesh in 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adam Charles Kokesh February 1, 1982 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Libertarian (2013–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (before 2013) |
| Residence(s) | Ash Fork, Arizona, U.S. |
| Education | Claremont McKenna College, George Washington University |
| Occupation | Activist, author, independent journalist |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1999–2007 |
| Rank |  Corporal |
| Unit | 3rd Civil Affairs Group[1] |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Adam Charles Kokesh (/ˈkoʊkɛʃ/; born February 1, 1982) is an American libertarian political activist, radio host, and author. He was a U.S. 2020 Libertarian presidential candidate running on the single-issue platform of an "orderly dissolution of the federal government."[1][2]
Kokesh is a former U.S. Marine Corps corporal, serving in the Iraq War in 2004. Upon his return from Iraq, he became an anti-war activist and an advocate for Iraq Veterans Against the War. He emerged as a radio talk show host in 2011 when his TV, radio, and web access show Adam vs. The Man was licensed by RT America; this show was cancelled months later due to an FEC complaint.[3]
- ^ a b "Iraq War Stories: Adam Kokesh". Albuquerque Journal. September 5, 2010. Archived from the original on October 22, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
- ^ Johnson, Timothy (May 29, 2013). "Adam Kokesh Calls Off Armed March On D.C. In Favor Of 50 State March For "Orderly Dissolution Of The Federal Government"". Media Matters. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
- ^ "Ron Paul booster's show cancelled after FEC complaint". Politico.