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Rachel Maddow Cracks Up Over What InfoWars Will Now Be 'Selling' — Because It’s So Dumb
- The Onion’s parent company announced a deal to acquire Infowars and transform it into a parody site with satirical ads.
- Rachel Maddow laughed on MS NOW when asked about the ads replacing real ones with satire.
- The Onion executives discussed selling parody ads, including claims about omega-3 products made from conservative fish.
- The plan would also involve taking over Jones’ name to counter the damage from his platform.
- The deal could proceed if a judge approves, though Jones may appeal the decision.
- The Onion’s approach includes creating ads and content aimed at ridiculing Jones’ MAGA base.
- The initiative is framed as a reaction to a troubled media ecosystem and Jones’s influence.
- The Onion planned to acquire Infowars in 2024, but a legal battle followed the bankruptcy plan.
- The report notes Infowars’ ongoing legal cases and the potential impact on final approval of the deal.
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