The Onion Reaches Deal To Take Over Alex Jones' Infowars
The Onion has agreed to take over Alex Jones' Infowars, NPR reports. NPR reported the agreement but did not include further details about terms or timing. The Onion, long known for satirical journalism, taking control of Infowars would be an unusual shift from parody toward stewardship of a real-world, controversial platform.
Infowars was built by Alex Jones and has been central to conspiracy-driven news and legal controversies, making any change in ownership notable for both media and legal watchers. Observers say the move could test how satire organizations handle responsibility for platforms that previously spread misinformation and whether audiences will accept a satirical brand managing such content. NPR's report is the first major announcement of the agreement; additional details and responses are expected as reporting continues.
đ Key Facts
- The Onion has agreed to a new deal to take over Infowars, subject to approval by a Texas judge.
- Sandy Hook families who won nearly $1.3 billion in defamation judgments against Alex Jones support the sale and want his Infowars platform shut down and repurposed.
- The Onion plans to relaunch Infowars as a satire-focused comedy network that mocks conspiracy theories and advocates for gun control.
- Alex Jones denounced the deal on X as fraudulent, vowed to appeal, and has suggested he will continue broadcasting under another banner if necessary.
- A prior attempt by The Onion to acquire Infowars through a bankruptcy auction was rejected by a federal bankruptcy judge more than a year ago.
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