In a twist stranger than fiction, internet users were stunned to discover The Onion still exists—and it now owns Infowars. The parody publication, known for its deadpan satirical take on news, acquired Infowars in a bankruptcy auction. This acquisition comes as Alex Jones, forced to pay over $1.5 billion in damages to Sandy Hook families for defamation, sold the site to help fund his penalty.
The Onion plans to satirize conspiracy culture with its new Infowars property, reshaping the once-controversial platform into a mockery of fringe media. Meanwhile, Jones has reportedly launched a new media venture, marking his attempt at a comeback in alternative news. The unexpected acquisition has amused the internet, with people both surprised by The Onion’s ongoing relevance and curious about how it will wield Infowars in its satire.
The Onion’s presence in this high-profile sale has brought a surprising layer of irony, delighting fans who never expected it to re-emerge in such a bizarre fashion.
With Alex Jones no longer at its helm, Infowars is losing its core appeal and value. Many predict that without Jones’ unique brand of controversy-driven content, Infowars will be a shell of its former self and may even fold. The Onion, despite its satirical strengths, may not retain the Infowars audience, which was largely drawn by Jones himself. Observers expect the platform could be either shut down or re-sold in a new auction—possibly as early as the end of 2025—as The Onion focuses on staying in business.
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