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Alex Jones Protests The Onion's Purchase of InfoWars

4/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Alex Jones appeared shirtless on InfoWars to protest The Onion's plan to buy InfoWars amid an 18-month, $1 billion damages battle tied to Sandy Hook.
The Onion plans to transform InfoWars into a parody with Tim Heidecker, and Jones vows to sue The Onion for misrepresentation.
Jones continues fundraising on his new site and says he will broadcast on another platform if InfoWars shuts down, as defamation lawsuits proceed.

History

Historical Context

The 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, where 26 people were killed, sparked intense debates over gun control and misinformation. In 2018, Alex Jones faced defamation lawsuits for claiming the tragedy was a hoax. By 2022, a jury awarded $965 million to victims' families, highlighting the legal repercussions of spreading false narratives and the ongoing struggle for accountability in media.

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Story summary

Alex Jones appeared shirtless on InfoWars to protest The Onion's plan to buy InfoWars amid an 18-month, $1 billion damages battle tied to Sandy Hook.
The Onion plans to transform InfoWars into a parody with Tim Heidecker, and Jones vows to sue The Onion for misrepresentation.
Jones continues fundraising on his new site and says he will broadcast on another platform if InfoWars shuts down, as defamation lawsuits proceed.

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