Elon Musk Teases Buying MSNBC, Right-Wingers React

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently hinted at the possibility of acquiring MSNBC, sparking widespread speculation. This follows Comcast's announcement to spin off several cable networks, including MSNBC, into a new entity called SpinCo.

The conversation began when Donald Trump Jr. tagged Musk in a post suggesting the purchase of MSNBC. Musk responded with, "How much does it cost?" This exchange drew attention, especially given Musk's history of turning similar musings into reality, as seen with his acquisition of Twitter (now X) in 2022.

Public figures like Joe Rogan joined the discussion, humorously expressing interest in hosting roles should Musk proceed with the acquisition. While these interactions are currently speculative, they have ignited conversations about potential shifts in the media sector.

As of now, there is no official confirmation regarding Musk's intentions to purchase MSNBC. However, his engagement in these discussions continues to fuel curiosity about future developments in media ownership.