Adam Kokesh

Adam Kokesh
Kokesh in 2013
Personal details
Born
Adam Charles Kokesh

(1982-02-01) February 1, 1982 (age 42)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Political partyLibertarian (2013–present)
Other political
affiliations
Republican (before 2013)
Residence(s)Ash Fork, Arizona, U.S.
EducationClaremont McKenna College,
George Washington University
OccupationActivist, author, independent journalist
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1999–2007
Rank Corporal
Unit3rd Civil Affairs Group[1]
Battles/warsIraq War

Adam Charles Kokesh (/ˈkkɛʃ/; 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]

  1. ^ a b "Iraq War Stories: Adam Kokesh". Albuquerque Journal. September 5, 2010. Archived from the original on October 22, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Ron Paul booster's show cancelled after FEC complaint". Politico.