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Google Boots InfoWars App Off Play Store Over Bogus Coronavirus Claims

Google has in spite of everything kicked the Infowars app from its Play Retailer, the company confirmed to multiple retail outlets Friday. The tech large’s app store was once one of the crucial ultimate number one bastions for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, as his show (and the entire extremist views and tainted nutritional dietary supplements it touts) has been booted from as regards to each and every mainstream online platform.
Google has finally kicked the Infowars app from its Play Store, the company confirmed to multiple outlets Friday. The tech giant’s app store was one of the last major bastions for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, as his show (and all the extremist views and tainted supplements it touts) has been booted from nearly every mainstream online platform.

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