The Onion announces new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars media company
Written by Site Hub on April 20, 2026
The Onion, the satirical news publication, announced that it has a new deal to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars media company. The acquisition follows a bankruptcy proceeding that resulted from the $1.5 billion judgment against Jones for his repeated false claims about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The families of Sandy Hook victims had backed The Onion’s bid as their preferred buyer. The Onion has said it plans to transform the Infowars platform, though specific details about the new direction have not been fully outlined. The deal has drawn attention for its symbolic significance, with supporters viewing it as a form of accountability for the harm caused by Infowars’ conspiracy content.
Source: NPR Published: April 20, 2026
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