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The Onion's new parody of Alex Jones' Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· 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 fam...
Key takeaway Jones' claims that the 2012 shooting that killed 20 first graders and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut is a hoax have no truth, but Jones continued to amplify them.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
The Onion's parody of Infowars and its plan to give revenue to Sandy Hook families has a significant connection to the local community, given that Alex Jones is based in Texas. The fact that Jones has been able to avoid paying the $1.4 billion judgment against him, despite being ordered to do so by courts in both Connecticut and Texas, raises questions about the effectiveness of the state's legal system in holding individuals accountable for their actions. As The Onion moves forward with its parody, it will be worth watching how Jones responds, particularly given his history of using his platform to harass and intimidate those who oppose him. The fact that The Onion is starting by sending $100,000 to the Sandy Hook families from merchandise sales is a significant gesture, and one that may put pressure on Jones to finally take responsibility for his actions.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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 fam...
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