The Onion Acquires Infowars in Auction

The Onion has acquired Infowars, the controversial platform run by Alex Jones, in a bankruptcy auction, with plans to transform it into a satirical site. This acquisition follows Jones's significant defamation judgment related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, which left him liable for over $1 billion in damages. The Onion aims to replace Infowars' disinformation with humor, stating their goal is to end the site's previous content style and relaunch it in January 2025. The deal, supported by families of Sandy Hook victims, includes a multi-year advertising partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety. Jones confirmed the sale in a video, claiming without court order that his operations were being shut down, while the specifics of the auction bid remain undisclosed. The Onion CEO expressed intentions to make the new Infowars a comedic platform featuring notable humor writers and content creators.