In a shocking turn of events, satirical news outlet The Onion has announced that they have purchased controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s Infowars brand out of bankruptcy. The move comes as a surprise to many, as The Onion is known for their humorous and often irreverent take on current events, while Infowars has been widely criticized for spreading false information and promoting dangerous conspiracy theories.
The sale of Infowars to The Onion comes after Jones and his media empire filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. Jones has faced numerous lawsuits and legal challenges over the years, including a defamation lawsuit brought by the families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims. Despite these setbacks, Infowars has maintained a loyal following of conspiracy theorists and far-right supporters.
In a statement announcing the acquisition, The Onion’s CEO Mike McAvoy said, “We are excited to add Infowars to our portfolio of satirical news brands. While we may not always see eye to eye with Alex Jones’s views, we believe that satire and humor can be powerful tools for challenging and exposing dangerous ideologies.”
Many are wondering what The Onion’s plans are for Infowars now that they are the new owners. Some speculate that they may use the platform to parody and mock Jones’s conspiracy theories, while others believe they may try to rebrand Infowars as a more mainstream and credible news source.
Regardless of The Onion’s intentions, the acquisition of Infowars marks a surprising and unexpected turn of events in the world of media and journalism. Only time will tell how The Onion will use their new platform, but one thing is for certain – it’s bound to be entertaining.