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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 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 The Piney Point
The Onion's parody of Infowars has significant implications for the Houston area, where Alex Jones is based. As Jones' empire was forced into bankruptcy, his ability to spread conspiracy theories and harass victims' families has been somewhat diminished, but not eliminated. The fact that Jones has managed to avoid paying the $1.4 billion judgment so far is a concern for local residents who value truth and accountability. The Onion's decision to give some of the revenue from their parody to the Sandy Hook families is a welcome move, and their initial donation of $100,000 is a tangible show of support. As the case against Jones continues to unfold in Texas courts, local residents will be watching to see if The Onion's efforts can help bring some measure of justice to the families affected by Jones' actions. The outcome of this case will have a lasting impact on the community's perception of conspiracy theories and their consequences.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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