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The Onion's new parody of Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
By Jeffrey Collins | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 2, 2026
· 4 min read
The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ’ conspiracy platform.
More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to...
Key takeaway “Don’t give comedy writers a grudge for 18 months,” Collins said.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The Onion's parody of Infowars, set to debut with a $100,000 donation to Sandy Hook families, has significant implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where Alex Jones is based. As Jones' Infowars empire was forced into bankruptcy, the consequences of his actions have become more apparent, with the families of Sandy Hook victims still awaiting payment of over $1 billion in defamation judgments. The Onion's move to give revenue from merchandise sales to these families serves as a tangible connection to the local community, which has been affected by Jones' actions. With The Onion still in court trying to take control of Infowars, the outcome of this case will be closely watched in Denton County, where Trophy Club residents may be interested in the potential impact on local discourse and the limits of free speech.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ’ conspiracy platform.
More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to...
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