The Onion Acquires Infowars: A Satirical Takeover
TL;DR
The Onion has acquired InfoWars, the controversial platform previously owned by Alex Jones, with plans to transform it into a satirical site akin to ClickHole. The acquisition, supported by families of Sandy Hook victims, aims to dismantle Jones' assets following his legal troubles. The Onion's CEO, Ben Collins, sees this as an opportunity to parody conspiracy theories and dubious health supplements, while maintaining the publication's humorous essence. The move has been met with approval from those advocating for truth and democracy, despite Jones' protests.
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- Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families' backing The Associated Press
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