Elon Musk, the ever-controversial billionaire and owner of X (formerly Twitter), is back at it again—this time teasing the possibility of buying MSNBC.
It all started when Comcast announced its intention to spin off its cable companies, including NBCUniversal networks like MSNBC, CNBC, and others. Though there’s no official word on MSNBC being up for grabs, the announcement was enough to set the internet ablaze with speculation, memes, and Musk-style trolling.
The spark came from Donald Trump Jr., who tagged Musk in a post reacting to a meme about MSNBC potentially being for sale. “Hey @elonmusk I have the funniest idea ever!!!” he wrote, prompting Musk to chime in with a cheeky response: “How much does it cost?”
Hey @elonmusk I have the funniest idea ever!!! https://t.co/OEwz6S5ncs
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 22, 2024
As expected, the comment section turned into a playground for right-wing figures and media personalities. Podcaster Joe Rogan jumped into the mix with his own brand of humor, jokingly volunteering to take over Rachel Maddow’s job. “I will wear the same outfit and glasses, and I will tell the same lies,” he quipped.
Meanwhile, streamer Tim Pool proposed a more outrageous idea: Alex Jones as a host, calling it “the most entertaining outcome.” For context, Jones recently made headlines after The Onion purchased his conspiracy-theory site, Infowars.
Hey @elonmusk I have the funniest idea ever!!! https://t.co/OEwz6S5ncs
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 22, 2024
For now, it all seems like Musk and friends are just having some fun. After all, Musk has a well-documented history of trolling—especially when it comes to media outlets he views as ideologically opposed to him. But let’s not forget how Musk’s purchase of Twitter began: as a seemingly absurd idea that many dismissed as a joke until it wasn’t. Given his unpredictable track record, it’s hard to completely rule out the possibility.
In reality, Comcast’s spin-off plan doesn’t necessarily mean MSNBC is on the auction block. The move involves consolidating various brands—including USA, Oxygen, SYFY, and others—into a new company. There’s no evidence that Comcast is looking to sell MSNBC specifically, but that detail hasn’t stopped the internet from having a field day.
