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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
The Onion's parody of Infowars is a notable development in the ongoing saga of Alex Jones' conspiracy empire, which has significant ties to the San Antonio area. As Jones is based in Texas, the defamation cases against him have had a local impact, with a $1.4 billion judgment handed down in a Texas court. The fact that The Onion is using its parody to raise funds for the Sandy Hook families, starting with a $100,000 donation, highlights the human cost of Jones' actions and the need for accountability. The parody also serves as a commentary on the spread of misinformation and the harm it can cause, which is a concern for communities like Terrell Hills , where residents value trustworthy information and respect for victims of tragedies. As The Onion's parody gains traction, it will be worth watching how it affects the local conversation around conspiracy theories and their consequences.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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