Musk teases possible MSNBC buyout after Comcast decides to split channels
Tech mogul **Elon Musk** responded to buyout suggestion of MSNBC on social platform X‚ following Comcastʼs plan to separate its news networks. His hint creates buzz in media-industry circles
In a surprise social-media exchange last thursday Elon Musk showed interest in buying MSNBC responding to Donald Trump Jrʼs post with a simple question about the networks cost (which sparked wide-spread discussions about medias future)
The discussion happened after Comcast announced its plan to spin-off several news channels: including MSNBC and CNBC. Musk replied to the suggestion with his typical humor-filled style saying “The most entertaining outcome especially if ironic is most likely“
This potential media shake-up comes as Donald Trump continues his legal battles with news organizations. Heʼs filed suits against over twenty news groups claiming they mis-reported his Truth Social networks finances; he also started a $10-billion lawsuit against CBS due to their handling of a Kamala Harris interview
There are only two media entities that Donald Trump dislikes more than CNN. One is MSNBC and the other is NBC
The media landscape has seen big changes since Musks X platform takeover. Liberal users have been moving to alternative platforms like Bluesky while regulatory questions remain about any potential MSNBC purchase. Thomas Whalen from Boston University compares the situation to Russian media control - pointing out MSNBCs role as a Trump-policy critic while CNN tries to stay neutral
