Adam Kokesh, born on February first, nineteen eighty-two, is a prominent American libertarian political activist, radio personality, and author. He gained national attention as a candidate in the U.S. 2020 Libertarian Party presidential primaries, where he advocated for the unique platform of an orderly dissolution of the federal government.
A former U.S. Marine Corps corporal, Kokesh served in the Iraq War in two thousand four. His experiences during the war profoundly shaped his views, leading him to become an anti-war activist and a vocal advocate for Iraq Veterans Against the War.
In two thousand eleven, Kokesh emerged as a radio talk show host with his program, Adam vs. The Man, which was licensed by RT America. Although the show was short-lived due to a Federal Election Commission complaint, it marked the beginning of his influential presence in media and activism.