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u/MarvelsGrantMan136onReddit1d ago
The Onion Says It Has a Deal to Take Over Alex Jones’ Infowars, Plans to Relaunch It as Parody of Itself
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Analysis Summary
The Onion has secured a licensing deal to take over and rebrand Alex Jones' Infowars as a parody site, pending final judicial approval in Texas. The deal requires The Onion's parent company to pay $81,000 monthly to a court-appointed administrator overseeing the conspiracy platform's bankruptcy. Jones has disputed the arrangement, but the deal is confirmed by NPR, NYT, Politico, and The Guardian — though it's technically a lease rather than outright ownership, and final approval from a judge is still pending.
Claims Analysis (3)
“The Onion has a deal to take over Alex Jones' Infowars”
Deal is confirmed by multiple T1/T2 outlets but requires final judge approval. Currently a lease arrangement, not outright ownership.
“The deal comes after 17 months of legal wrangling”
Confirmed across Politico, NYT, Guardian. Timeline of bankruptcy proceedings matches.
“Plans to relaunch it as parody of itself”
NPR and NBC San Diego confirm The Onion's stated intention to turn Infowars into a parody.
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