Elon Musk's X Challenges Sale of Alex Jones' Infowars Accounts to The Onion

X argues its terms of service prohibit the transfer of user accounts, complicating the bankruptcy proceedings of Alex Jones' assets.

Elon Musk's X platform has filed a legal objection to block the transfer of Alex Jones' Infowars-related X accounts to the satirical outlet The Onion, citing its ownership of all accounts under its terms of service.
The Onion won the bid to acquire Infowars assets for $1.75 million, but the sale is being contested by both X and a competing bidder, First United American Companies, which offered $3.5 million but was rejected by the trustee.
The bankruptcy sale follows a $1.5 billion defamation judgment against Jones for his false claims about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, with proceeds intended to compensate victims' families and other creditors.
A hearing is set for December 9 to determine whether The Onion's acquisition of Infowars, including the contested X accounts, will be approved by the bankruptcy court.
Legal experts suggest X's claim of account ownership could set a precedent for the control and transferability of social media accounts in future disputes.