The Onion

The Onion is a satirical news organization that has signed a new deal to take over Infowars, a media company run by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. This move comes after a previous attempt by The Onion to buy Infowars outright was rejected. Under the new terms, The Onion will license Infowars from Gregory Milligan, the court-appointed manager of the site since August 2025. This licensing arrangement would allow The Onion to publish its own parody content on Infowars' platforms. The move is significant as it highlights the blurred lines between satire and misinformation in modern media. It also raises questions about the role of satire in democratic discourse and the need for moderation in online content. With this new development, The Onion's efforts to turn Infowars into a parody website have gained momentum, further solidifying its position as a prominent voice in satirical news.