The Onion Acquires Infowars, Plans Major Rebrand

The satirical news organization The Onion has acquired Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, supported by families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims. Jones, who owes over $1 billion for defamation after falsely claiming the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax, is facing financial ruin. The Onion plans to transform the conspiracy-driven platform into a site focused on gun violence prevention, featuring partnerships with Everytown for Gun Safety. Although financial details remain undisclosed, the families financially backed The Onion's bid, rejecting Jones' attempts to retain control. Jones has announced plans to legally challenge the sale, while The Onion intends to shut down Infowars and rebrand it by January. This acquisition marks a significant public service effort to curb the spread of harmful misinformation and hold Jones accountable.