Liberals are losing their minds over this.
On Friday, Donald Trump Jr. and tech magnate Elon Musk shared a playful exchange on social media about the possibility of purchasing MSNBC. The conversation began when Trump Jr., the eldest son of former President Donald Trump, shared a meme suggesting that the network was up for sale. He followed up with a tweet directed at Musk: “Hey @elonmusk I have the funniest idea ever!!!” Musk quickly replied, asking, “How much does it cost?”
The two continued their banter, with Musk remarking that buying MSNBC would be “the most entertaining outcome” and suggesting the irony of the situation. Given the current political climate and their shared criticism of mainstream media, many found the exchange amusing and a bit prophetic.
This playful discussion comes just days after Comcast, one of the largest media conglomerates in the U.S., announced plans to spin off NBCUniversal assets, including MSNBC, USA Network, CNBC, and other networks, into a new publicly traded company. While Comcast did not indicate that it would be willing to sell MSNBC, the idea of the network’s potential sale has captured the attention of many, especially conservative voices who have long criticized MSNBC’s biased coverage.
The conversation between Trump Jr. and Musk also brought attention to the ongoing debate about media bias, particularly with regard to networks like MSNBC, which has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump and many Republican ideals. MSNBC hosts like Rachel Maddow, Joe Scarborough, and Mika Brzezinski have made their opposition to Trump well-known over the years, which has only fueled frustration among conservative viewers. In fact, following Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, MSNBC’s viewership has reportedly dropped by 38%, signaling a shift in public opinion.
Adding to the fun, popular podcaster Joe Rogan joined the conversation, joking that if Musk were to purchase MSNBC, he’d like to replace Rachel Maddow as the host. Rogan quipped that he would wear the same outfits, glasses, and “tell the same lies,” mocking the network’s often one-sided narrative.
While this exchange was clearly light-hearted, it also underscores a larger conversation about media consolidation and bias. For conservatives, the idea of a billionaire like Musk purchasing a network like MSNBC is not just entertaining but symbolic of the power shift in American media. The conservative movement has long been critical of the mainstream media, and many are hopeful that new voices, like Musk’s, will disrupt the status quo and offer alternative perspectives to the American public.
In the end, whether Musk is truly interested in buying MSNBC or not, his comments serve as a reminder that the media landscape is shifting—much to the dismay of those who have long dominated the narrative.