Satirical outlet The Onion has moved a step closer to taking control of Infowars, the conspiracy theory platform founded by Alex Jones.
According to The New York Times, The Onion has entered a new licensing agreement with the bankruptcy receiver overseeing Infowars, Gregory S. Milligan.
The deal, however, remains subject to court approval and is not yet final.
The Onion CEO Ben Collins announced the deal on Bluesky, saying that the platform will be transformed into a humorous website with satirical references to Jones's conspiracy beliefs.
Comedian Tim Heidecker will serve as the creative director, with plans to turn Infowars into a destination for independent and experimental comedy.
