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NewsWBEZ ChicagoJune 29, 2026United States

The Onion Relaunches InfoWars Website

The satirical publication The Onion is relaunching the InfoWars website after winning an auction to acquire the assets of the site previously owned by Alex Jones. The project aims to satirize modern media while directing a portion of future merchandise proceeds to the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims.

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Why It Matters

The acquisition transfers control of the InfoWars domain and brand from Alex Jones to The Onion, with a commitment to donate a portion of future revenue to the families of Sandy Hook victims following a $1.4 billion .

Key Facts

  • The Onion is relaunching the InfoWars website on July 2.
  • The Onion acquired the InfoWars domain and assets through a bankruptcy auction process.
  • The project is operated under the parent company Global Tetrahedron LLC.
  • The Onion has committed an initial $100,000 to the families of Sandy Hook victims.
  • A portion of future merchandise sales from the new InfoWars will be donated to the Sandy Hook families in perpetuity.
  • The new site will be editorially independent from The Onion.
  • The Onion did not acquire the rights to sell the supplements previously sold on the InfoWars site.
  • The Onion and InfoWars will maintain a presence on platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, and BlueSky.

Who's Mentioned

personJordan LaFlure“Executive editor of The Onion”organizationGlobal Tetrahedron LLC“Parent company for both The Onion and InfoWars”organizationThe Onion“Chicago-based satirical newspaper and new owner of InfoWars”organizationInfoWars“Right-wing conspiracy website formerly owned by Alex Jones”personLeila Brillson“Chief marketing officer of The Onion”personAlex Jones“Former owner of InfoWars and subject of defamation lawsuits”