Amidst his duties as the new appointee for reducing governmental expenses under Donald Trump’s administration, Elon Musk remains a figure of relentless ambition. Already battling to transform his platform X.com (formerly Twitter) into a media juggernaut, Musk has sparked rumors about potentially acquiring a major U.S. news network to further his media and communication empire ambitions.
A Surprising Potential Takeover
The possibility of Musk heading MSNBC came to light following a post on X.com about Comcast’s intentions to sell the network. Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the 47th president, humorously noted, “That’s the funniest idea ever,” implying that the owner of X.com, Tesla, and SpaceX might just take over the continuous news channel. This suggestion has tickled many within the Republican supporter base, given MSNBC’s generally left-leaning, Democratic-favoring stance—a Musk acquisition would likely turn the editorial slant on its head.
Musk himself responded with a characteristically terse “How much does it cost?” While this might seem flippant, those familiar with Musk’s Twitter acquisition saga know better than to take his quips lightly. The conversation took a humorous turn when participants joked that acquiring the channel shouldn’t be too expensive given its viewership ratings.
What’s Next for Musk?
This isn’t the first time Musk has hinted at drastic measures in the media sphere. In a nod to his dramatic entrance with a sink during his Twitter headquarters visit in October 2022, Musk mentioned “showing up there with a sink,” suggesting he might make an equally conspicuous entry into MSNBC.
The scope of potential acquisitions doesn’t stop at MSNBC. Comcast is reportedly looking to sell a media bundle that includes MSNBC, E!, CNBC, USA, Oxygen, SYFY, and the Golf Channel. Whether Musk is seriously contemplating taking over all these outlets remains uncertain.
The Wider Impact
As Musk toys with the idea of expanding his media control, platforms like Bluesky and Mastodon continue to attract those disillusioned with Musk’s management of X.com. The future of these media entities hangs in the balance, and with a figure as unpredictable as Musk, anything is possible. Joe Rogan, a well-known podcaster who supported Donald Trump and interviewed Musk during the presidential campaign, has already expressed interest in a presenting role at MSNBC should the acquisition go through. “This is getting really interesting,” responded Trump Jr., echoing the sentiment of many watching this unfolding media saga.
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