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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)
· 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 San Antonio
The Onion's parody of Infowars has a direct connection to San Antonio , as Alex Jones, the founder of Infowars, is based in Texas. The defamation cases that led to the $1.4 billion judgments against Jones were filed in both Connecticut and Texas, highlighting the far-reaching impact of his conspiracy theories. The fact that Jones has managed to avoid paying the judgment so far is particularly relevant to the San Antonio community, as it raises questions about the accountability of individuals who spread harmful misinformation. The Onion's decision to give some of the revenue from their parody to the Sandy Hook families is a significant gesture, and the initial $100,000 donation will likely be welcomed by the families who have been affected by Jones' actions. As the parody launches, San Antonio residents will be watching to see how it affects Jones' ability to profit from his conspiracy theories.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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