The Onion Agrees to License Infowars for $81K/Month

Is The Onion's Infowars takeover a creative victory for Sandy Hook families or just a publicity stunt?
The Onion Agrees to License Infowars for $81K/Month
Above: The Onion website is displayed on a computer screen on Nov. 14, 2024. Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images

The Spin


Left narrative

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.

Right narrative

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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