Full Breakdown
Alex Jones Ends Infowars Broadcast Amid Turmoil and Takeover
5/6/2026, 11:21:24 AM
Final Broadcast and Immediate Shutdown
Alex Jones delivered his last Infowars monologue before the program was taken off the air. In the segment he attacked President Donald Trump, announced a new site called AlexJonesLive, and warned that the court actions signaled a “beginning of the end.” The broadcast aired shortly before a Texas appeals court issued an emergency order that temporarily blocked the transfer of Infowars assets, leaving ownership unresolved.
Background, Financial Liability, and Key Figures
Infowars was founded by Alex Jones in 1997. Jones repeatedly claimed the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax, prompting multiple defamation suits that now require him to pay roughly $1.5 billion to the victims’ families. The shooting killed 26 people, including 20 children. The families of the victims continue to seek enforcement of the judgment. The satirical outlet The Onion, led by CEO Ben Collins, has submitted a bid to take over Infowars and convert it into a parody site.
Timeline of Recent Developments
- 1997: Alex Jones launches Infowars.
- 2012: Sandy Hook shooting; Jones begins hoax claims.
- November 2024: Judge blocks The Onion’s initial takeover bid.
- 2026 (source date): Final broadcast airs; Texas appeals court temporarily halts asset transfer.
Official Statements & Responses
Jones described the court actions as proof of a coordinated “CIA-run” script and said the shutdown marked the “beginning of the end” for his opponents. He also claimed that Trump’s political rise depended on his platform, stating that Trump “rode in on our train.” Collins responded that the court’s delay represented “insane, unprecedented stalling” that impeded The Onion’s plan to assume control of Infowars.
Criticism & Opposition
Jones’s on-air attack on President Trump framed the president as exploiting his audience. Collins criticized the legal maneuvering that postponed The Onion’s acquisition, arguing it protects the current owners. The Sandy Hook families, as plaintiffs, continue to press for full payment of the $1.5 billion judgment, opposing Jones’s attempts to avoid the debt.
Verbatim Quotes
- “These show trials I went through showed me so much. Like, I knew there were show trials, just like The Truman Show,” — Alex Jones, Host of Infowars
- “When you realize they’re so corrupt, they have coordinated scripts run by the CIA in court hearings, and you’re just like, ‘Oh my God. I thought I knew how bad it was, and I was naive.’ And when that hits you, it’s like a horse kicking you. It is like being kicked in the balls by Godzilla.” — Alex Jones, Host of Infowars
- “They think they’re gonna have their big victory. They think it’s all funny. They think it’s all cool. No, this is the beginning of the end. We didn’t ride in on Trump, he rode in on our train. He was useful as far as he went.” — Alex Jones, Host of Infowars
- “nothing but delay our deal with the receiver to take control of Infowars.” — Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion
What’s Next
The Texas appeals court order remains in effect while parties negotiate Infowars’s future. The Onion’s takeover bid proceeds pending a final ruling, and Jones continues to promote AlexJonesLive as his next media venture.
