X Corporation Blocks Onion's InfoWars Acquisition

Elon Musk's X Corporation has filed a legal objection to The Onion's acquisition of Alex Jones's InfoWars, claiming ownership of the related social media accounts on its platform. X argues that its Terms of Service (TOS) clearly state that all accounts are the exclusive property of X, and cannot be transferred without permission. The Onion had recently announced its intention to purchase InfoWars, which was auctioned off due to Jones's bankruptcy following a $1.4 billion defamation judgement related to false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting. However, the sale is currently on hold pending a court hearing after objections from Jones and another bidder regarding the auction process. Musk's X has emphasized that it does not oppose the sale in general but insists on its control over the accounts involved. The legal battle raises questions about social media account ownership and the implications of platform policies.