ONION is taking INFOWARS over

 

ONION is taking INFOWARS over

As of April 2026, The Onion has reached a new deal to take over InfoWars, aiming to relaunch the site as a parody of itself. This latest development follows years of legal battles after Alex Jones was ordered to pay over $1.3 billion in defamation judgments to the families of Sandy Hook victims.

 

Key Details of the Takeover

The Deal Structure: Rather than a direct purchase, the new agreement is a licensing deal where The Onion's parent company, Global Tetrahedron, will pay $81,000 per month to use the InfoWars domain and brand.

New Leadership: The Onion has reportedly brought on comedian Tim Heidecker (of Tim and Eric) to help run the site, with plans to parody the "modus operandi" of conspiracy-driven media.

Purpose: The goal is to "degrade" Jones's platform and turn his "machinery of lies" into a force for social good. Profits from the new venture are intended to help repay the families who sued Jones.

Status: The deal still requires final approval from a Texas judge. A hearing is scheduled for late April 2026.

 

Alex Jones's Response

Alex Jones has vowed to fight the takeover, calling the move "incredible corruption" and an attempt to "steal his identity". He has already begun directing followers to a new site, the Alex Jones Network, and continues to broadcast from a mirror site while the legal process plays out.