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The US portal “InfoWars” run by conspiracy ideologist Alex Jones is over. Under new ownership, the Trump supporter’s prestige project is to be converted into a satire.
Housten – The US satirical magazine has a bang The Onion the controversial online portal InfoWars The right-wing conspiracy ideologist Alex Jones supposedly acquired it at a bankruptcy auction. The portal was considered to be politically right-wing and spread a number of false reports and conspiracy theories. Now it is to be transformed into a satire of conspiracy myths. However, there will be a short-term delay in the purchasing process.
Trump friend Alex Jones at the end – conspiracy platform before sale
How tagesschau.de Reportedly, the purchase was supported by relatives of the victims of the Sandy Hook school massacre. These families have been awarded more than $1 billion in damages by Jones because he has repeatedly described the massacre in which 20 children were killed as staged.
“Final broadcast now live from the Infowars studios,” Jones announced on the platform Xshortly after the announcement of the seemingly successful auction, while appearing visibly dismayed by the circumstances of the sale. The auction was part of the insolvency proceedings that Jones had to go through after devastating court decisions, which have been ongoing since 2022, notes the US portal Newsweek.
Alex Jones, known for his conspiracy theories, was visibly touched by the news that the satirical magazine The Onion had bought his infoWars portal at auction. Even the studio inventory was for sale. © Photo left: X (screenshot)/@ColeSouth | Photo on the right: X (screenshot)/@AmyLynnStL
Satire portal “The Onion” buys “InfoWars” – Trump friend Alex Jones at the end
The satirical magazine based in Chicago, Illinois, which initially declared the deal as secure, acquired – should the auction process be confirmed by a judge – not only the controversial website, but also the entire inventory, social media accounts and the studio in Austin, Texas .
How much The Onion ultimately for InfoWars will pay remains unclear. However, it is known that the auction was supported by the pledges of those families who waived part of their claims in order to increase the value of the bid, reports CBS News.
Jones, who is one of the most influential voices in the field of conspiracy myths in the USA and a supporter of Donald Trump, has now admitted that the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School actually took place. However, he still styled himself as a victim and described the purchase as an attack on freedom of expression. In an emotional broadcast, he said he would remain in the studio until it finally closed.
Parody of conspiracy theory portal from January 2025
Reactions to the proposed sale are mixed. Robbie Parker, whose daughter Emilie was killed in the massacre, spoke accordingly tagesschau.de of a “step towards justice”.
The satirical magazine plans to InfoWars to be restarted in the form of a parody from January 2025. The new direction will focus on combating gun violence, supported by the organization Everytown for Gun Safety.
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Satirical report buys “InfoWars”: Confusion about promotional purchase: Court postpones transaction
Jones, who had hoped to win over some of his supporters as buyers, announced that he would take legal action against the sale – and apparently did so with initial success. A court in Houston ordered a temporary postponement of the purchase on Thursday (November 14) to check the transparency of the auction process, writes the New York Times.
Apparently there were only two bidders at the auction The Onion finally won the contract through a “credit bid” that included support for the Sandy Hook families.
Another bidder, who was said to have offered $3.5 million in cash, claimed that he was not given the opportunity to increase his bid and was not informed of the winning bid amount. Next week, the responsible judge, Christopher Lopez, wants to decide on how to proceed. Opposite the New York Post He explained: “We’re having an evidentiary hearing and I’m going to find out exactly what happened. No one should feel comfortable with the outcome of this auction.”(chnnn)
