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The Onion Buys Alex Jones’s Infowars Out Of Bankruptcy
****Satirical News Site To Take Over Far-Right Conspiracy Theory Haven**
**Deal Includes Infowars Brand, Website, And Radio Show**
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the media world, satirical news site The Onion has announced that it has purchased the assets of far-right conspiracy theory website Infowars out of bankruptcy. The deal includes the Infowars brand, website, and radio show, as well as the personal assets of Infowars founder Alex Jones.
The Onion's purchase of Infowars is seen by many as a symbolic victory for satire over conspiracy theory. The Onion has long been known for its sharp wit and biting social commentary, while Infowars has been a purveyor of outlandish and unfounded claims about everything from the 9/11 attacks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is unclear what The Onion plans to do with Infowars, but some speculate that it will use the platform to continue to satirize conspiracy theories, while others believe that it will simply shut down the website and radio show altogether.
Whatever The Onion's plans, the purchase of Infowars is sure to have a significant impact on the media landscape. Infowars has been a major source of misinformation and disinformation for years, and its closure would be a major blow to the far-right conspiracy theory movement.
The deal is expected to close in the coming weeks, and The Onion has promised to provide more details about its plans for Infowars once the deal is finalized.
**Reaction To The News Of The Onion's Purchase Of Infowars**
The news of The Onion's purchase of Infowars has been met with mixed reactions. Some people have praised the move, saying that it is a victory for satire and free speech. Others have expressed concern that The Onion's purchase of Infowars could legitimize the far-right conspiracy theory movement.
It is too early to say what the long-term impact of The Onion's purchase of Infowars will be. However, it is clear that the deal has sent shockwaves through the media world and is likely to have a significant impact on the way that people consume news and information.
**The Onion's History Of Satirizing Conspiracy Theories**
The Onion has a long history of satirizing conspiracy theories. In 2001, the website published an article about a group of people who believed that the moon landing was faked. In 2008, The Onion published an article about a group of people who believed that the world was controlled by a secret cabal of lizard people.
In recent years, The Onion has increasingly focused its satire on the far-right conspiracy theory movement. In 2016, the website published an article about a group of people who believed that Hillary Clinton was running a child sex-trafficking ring out of a pizza restaurant in Washington, D.C. In 2020, The Onion published an article about a group of people who believed that the COVID-19 pandemic was a hoax.
The Onion's purchase of Infowars is seen by many as a continuation of its long-standing tradition of satirizing conspiracy theories. It is unclear what The Onion plans to do with Infowars, but it is likely that the website will continue to use the platform to poke fun at the far-right conspiracy theory movement.
