JUST IN: The Onion Acquires Infowars in Unprecedented Move

In a surprising and controversial twist, The Onion, a satirical news outlet, has won the bankruptcy auction for Infowars, the influential media platform built by Alex Jones. Known for challenging mainstream narratives and tackling issues from government overreach to big tech censorship, Infowars has long been a hub for free speech advocates and alternative voices.

Alex Jones announced the sale on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday morning, sounding the alarm about what he called an unauthorized clampdown on his media operation. “Just got word fifteen minutes ago that my lawyers and folks met with the U.S. trustee over our bankruptcy this morning,” Jones said, alleging, “They said they are shutting us down even without a court order this morning.” He later tweeted: “Last broadcast now live from Infowars studios. They are in the building. Are ordering shutdown without court approval.”

Jones also claimed that The Onion purchased Infowars with the intent of overhauling the brand. “The Connecticut Democrats with The Onion newspaper bought us,” he posted, suggesting that the acquisition aligns with a broader political agenda.

While the details of the auction, including the final price offered for Free Speech Systems—the parent company of Infowars—remain undisclosed, sources indicate that The Onion plans to repurpose the platform entirely, potentially sidelining its original mission to push back against establishment narratives and corporate media bias. The new owners reportedly intend to rebuild Infowars with comedic content from prominent online humorists and satirists.

The CEO of The Onion, Ben Collins, released a statement on X this morning saying, "We're planning on making a very stupid website." And he confirmed that Infowars was bought in partnership with the Sandy Hook families. See his full statement below:

For Jones’ supporters, this takeover signals an unsettling attempt to silence alternative voices. Since its inception, Infowars has tackled issues and perspectives often ignored or dismissed by mainstream outlets, from questioning official accounts on global events to amplifying overlooked issues affecting average Americans. Critics of the auction argue that sidelining Infowars in favor of a humor-driven platform is not only a loss for free speech but a troubling reflection of institutional control over independent media.

The sale is the latest development in a protracted legal battle involving Jones and the families affected by the tragic Sandy Hook shooting in 2012. After years of contentious lawsuits and substantial defamation judgments, totaling nearly $1.5 billion, Jones filed for bankruptcy in late 2022. This bankruptcy filing allowed for a liquidation of his assets, opening the door for bids on Infowars.

It remains uncertain whether Jones will pursue legal avenues to contest The Onion’s acquisition or if the new owners will indeed move forward with the planned transformation. But as Infowars supporters and free speech advocates look on, this auction has come to symbolize more than a transfer of assets—it raises questions about the future of independent media and the fight for a free press in America.

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