The Onion's deal to take over Infowars is a genuine win for the Sandy Hook families, who spent years fighting Jones' lies about their children's deaths. Turning Infowars into a comedy platform doesn't just strip Jones of his megaphone — it transforms a machine built on cruelty into something that actually serves the public. Justice here isn't just symbolic; the families get real money and real relief.
The Onion’s false Infowars takeover won’t silence Alex Jones, who will keep broadcasting on X, radio and new sites. This is a partisan “disinformation” play to co-opt his brand and mislead audiences, and the $81,000-a-month deal is more stunt than substance. Rebranding as satire changes little while disputes over ownership and a voided 2024 auction continue.
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