The Onion Sets July 2 Launch for Reimagined InfoWars
After a protracted acquisition process, the satirical outlet The Onion has scheduled the relaunch of InfoWars for July 2. The platform, once a bastion for Alex Jones’s conspiracy theories, will pivot into a comedy-focused site, backed by the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims who previously sued Jones for defamation.
The project represents a complete creative overhaul, replacing misinformation with original programming and comedic talent. Comedian Tim Heidecker will spearhead the platform, a choice that carries personal history given his previous clashes with Jones. The Onion has already begun teasing the transition on social media, featuring fictional characters like the conspiracy-obsessed podcaster Jim Haggerty.
Financial ties to the acquisition remain central to the platform’s mission. The Onion announced a $100,000 donation to the Sandy Hook families, sourced from initial merchandise sales. This payment marks the first funds directed to the families through the sale of the property. Jones was previously ordered in 2022 to pay $1.5 billion in damages after repeatedly labeling the school shooting a hoax, a legal consequence that ultimately forced the handover of his media assets.
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