Jackson Hinkle

Jackson Hinkle (born September 15, 1999) is an American political commentator and influencer who hosts the web television show Legitimate Targets with Jackson Hinkle on X (formerly Twitter). He is known for his support for Russia in the Russo-Ukrainian War, and for his opposition to Israel in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

Born in San Clemente, California, Hinkle has dubbed himself an "American Conservative Marxist–Leninist", while journalists have described him as conservative, right-wing, and far-right. Promoting a syncretic mix of conservative and communist ideas, he is a self-described proponent of "MAGA Communism", calling on those who support the working class to ally with the MAGA movement against an alleged globalist threat. Initially an environmentalist during his high school years, Hinkle has turned to promoting pro-fossil fuels stances in recent years.

Journalists and fact checkers have said that Hinkle has spread disinformation and conspiracy theories. He has been banned from YouTube on grounds of disinformation. His show, The Dive with Jackson Hinkle, was banned from Twitch for violating misinformation policies and propagating disinformation about the war in Ukraine, motivating its move to Rumble. Since the start of the Gaza war, his posts on X attracted virality, with some described as disinformation in the war. His posts and commentary have been cited by Russian and Iranian state media, and he has appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight, One America News Network, and RT.