Recent online claims suggest that Elon Musk has acquired MSNBC for $900 million to end what he perceives as “toxic programming.” However, these assertions are unfounded and lack credible evidence.
Key Points:
- No Official Confirmation: There have been no official announcements from Elon Musk, MSNBC, or its parent company, Comcast, regarding such a transaction.
- Satirical Origins: Some of these claims originated from satirical websites, leading to misinformation.
- Musk’s Social Media Activity: Elon Musk has previously made light-hearted comments on social media about purchasing media outlets, including MSNBC. For instance, he jokingly posted a risqué meme suggesting temptation to buy MSNBC.
However, these remarks were made in jest and should not be interpreted as serious business intentions.
- MSNBC’s Status: MSNBC remains under the ownership of Comcast Corporation. While there have been discussions about Comcast’s plans to spin off certain cable networks, including MSNBC, into a separate entity, there is no indication that MSNBC is for sale or that any acquisition by Musk is underway
