The Onion and Tim Heidecker take over InfoWars — symbolically, as court blocks the deal

Satirical outlet The Onion and comedian Tim Heidecker attempted to formally acquire InfoWars, the far-right conspiracy platform founded by Alex Jones, after it entered bankruptcy in 2024. A Texas court has blocked the deal, meaning their takeover remains symbolic rather than legal. Those involved describe the effort as "a long, hard struggle" against the platform and the Texas court system.