Fact-Checking Viral Rumors: Did Elon Musk Buy Fox News Following Donald Trump’s Victory?
Elon Musk is on cloud nine especially after it has become clear that Donald Trump is going to become the 47th President of the United States. However what is more interesting is posts on social media about the alleged purchase of Fox News by the Tesla Chief. What is the truth about this unconfirmed news? Read on to know more about the developing story.
The Tesla and SpaceX chief had once joked about buying CNN, Fox News, and every legacy media outlet’ on November 1. The Tesla Chief had tweeted,
“I’m going to buy CNN, Fox News, and every legacy media outlet then change their logos to 🤡🤡🤡🤡… Thoughts?”
I’m going to buy CNN, Fox News, and every legacy media outlet then change their logos to 🤡🤡🤡🤡…
— Elon Musk (Parody) (@ElonMuskAOC) November 1, 2024
Thoughts?
Elon Musk made no bones of his loyalty to the Donald Trump camp and had been an integral part of the Trump election campaign. Musk celebrated the Trump victory at his Mar-a-Lago home, after results were announced. The Republican party President Elect was also showering praises on the Tech billionaire.
Later the internet was flooded with rumors and netizens took to social media to comment about Musk’s purchase of Fox News.
One netizens wrote on X,
“Elon Musk ‘finally buys’ FOX MEDIA HOUSE ! Now – the only trusted MSM !”
The user also attached a link to a Rumble video claiming the same.
The Rumble user stated
“You’re scrolling through your feed when suddenly, the unthinkable happens. Elon Musk, the man behind electric cars and Mars missions, has just bought Fox News. Is this reality or some bizarre dream? Welcome to a world where the lines between tech and media blur faster than a SpaceX rocket launch.”
Musk Transformed X Into right-wing media ecosystem
Elon Musk has literally transformed Twitter which is now X into a major component of the right-wing media ecosystem and which is one of the pillars of Donald Trump’s support base. Well known Tech journalist Charlie Warzel labeled the event as “the new media Upside Down”.
Musk has become one of the staunchest MAGA supporters and has changed his image on social media as a Democrat to a diehard Republican. Trump’s victory also heralds the maturing of the MAGA media universe into a new mainstream media.
The multibillionaire told his fans on X,
“The reality of this election was plain to see on X, while most legacy media lied relentlessly to the public. You are the media now.”
While the mainstream media was focused on Donald Trump’s criminal convictions and alleged plots to overthrow the 2020 election, Trump’s cult image endured the relentless media bashing with the aid of merchandise-hawking and online influencers.
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