Elon Musk, Trump Jr., joke about potentially purchasing MSNBC

It was recently announced that Comcast was going to be spinning off the outlet along with a number of other cable networks including CNBC, E!, Syfy, Golf Channel, Oxygen and USA.

By Charlotte Hazard

Published: November 23, 2024 12:47pm

Former first son Donald Trump Jr. and Tesla owner Elon Musk joked around on social media about potentially purchasing MSNBC.

It was recently announced that Comcast was going to be spinning off the cable news outlet, along with a number of other cable networks including CNBC, E!, Syfy, Golf Channel, Oxygen and USA in a process expected to take about a year to complete, according to CNBC. For now the name of the new company, which will no longer be associated with NBCUniversal, is SpinCo.

"Hey @elonmusk I have the funniest idea ever!!!" Trump Jr. tweeted in response to the news.

"How much does it cost?" Musk said in response.

Later Musk said that the outcome would be very "entertaining" if he actually purchased the outlet.

Popular podcaster Joe Rogan later chimed into the banter, saying he would like to replace news host Rachel Maddow.

"If you buy MSNBC I would like Rachael [sic] Maddow’s job. I will wear the same outfit and glasses, and I will tell the same lies," Rogan said.

"Deal," Musk responded.