The Onion Acquires Infowars

Breaking News: The Onion Acquires Infowars, Marks New Era of Satire and Accountability

In a shocking turn of events, The Onion, a renowned satirical news publication, has successfully bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction ¹. This purchase is backed by families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, who have been seeking justice against Jones for his conspiracy theories and misinformation.

The Onion’s acquisition includes Infowars’ website, social media accounts, studio in Austin, Texas, trademarks, and video archive. The satirical outlet plans to relaunch the Infowars platform in January as a parody, aiming to mock conspiracy theorists and right-wing personalities.

Robbie Parker, whose daughter Emilie was killed in the 2012 shooting, hailed the sale as “the justice we have long awaited and fought for.” The Onion’s CEO, Ben Collins, echoed this sentiment, stating, “We thought it would be a very funny joke if we bought this thing… The (Sandy Hook) families decided they would effectively join our bid, back our bid, to try to get us over the finish line.”

*The Onion’s Plans for Infowars*

– Relaunch the Infowars website in January as a parody

– Feature satire aimed at conspiracy theorists and right-wing personalities

– Include educational information about gun violence prevention from Everytown for Gun Safety

*The Impact on Alex Jones*

Jones owes over $1 billion in defamation judgments to the Sandy Hook families. He has vowed to challenge the sale and auction process in court, claiming it’s a “total attack on free speech” and “tyranny of the New World Order.”

*The Bigger Picture*

The Onion’s acquisition marks a significant shift in the battle against misinformation. By turning Infowars into a parody, The Onion aims to mock and expose the harmful conspiracy theories spread by Jones and his followers.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.