Satirical news company The Onion, which has repeatedly spoofed Alex Jones, won the bankruptcy auction for the control of the consipiracy theorist’s website InforWars. Jones announced the sale on Thursday on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
“I just got word 15 minutes ago that my lawyers and folks met with the U.S. trustee over our bankruptcy this morning and they said they are shutting us down even without a court order this morning,” Jones tweeted. “The Connecticut democrats with The Onion newspaper bought us.”
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Why The Onion Bought InfoWars
The Onion’s CEO Bryce P. Tetraeder revealed why he decided to buy InfoWars. “The decision to acquire InfoWars was an easy one for the Global Tetrahedron executive board,” the executive said in an article on the website.
“InfoWars has distinguished itself as an invaluable tool for brainwashing and controlling the masses. With a shrewd mix of delusional paranoia and dubious anti-aging nutrition hacks, they strive to make life both scarier and longer for everyone, a commendable goal. They are a true unicorn, capable of simultaneously inspiring public support for billionaires and stoking outrage at an inept federal state that can assassinate JFK but can’t even put a man on the Moon,” he further added.
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Tetraeder did not reveal what he plans to do with InfoWars next. “All will be revealed in due time. For now, let’s enjoy this win and toast to the continued consolidation of power and capital.”
Details of Wednesday’s auction, including how much was offered for Free Speech Systems, the parent company of Infowars, and related assets, were not immediately known.
