Did Rachel Maddow cry over Elon Musk’s meme about buying MSNBC? Here’s the truth
Published On : 2024-11-25T23:25:33+0530 [ IST ] |
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Did Rachel Maddow cry over Elon Musk's meme about buying MSNBC? Here's the truthA video of MSNBC host Rachel Maddow breaking down live on air over Elon Musk's meme about
The meme Musk shared depicted a humorous scenario with a priest labelled “Elon Musk trying not to buy” and an MSNBC logo over a woman’s figure fueling speculation about Musk buying the network.
The doctored video surfaced shortly after and claimed Maddow became emotional at the prospect of Musk purchasing MSNBC.
Some users seized the moment to mock Maddow accusing her of being overly dramatic. Comments ranged from claiming she cried because “her cash cow was ending” to suggestions that Musk would “sack her” if he
Truth behind the clip
The original footage dates back to 2018, when Maddow was reading a heartbreaking report about migrant children being separated from their parents at the US-Mexico border. The emotional moment had nothing to do with Musk or his memes.
Speculations around MSNBC’s future
The viral meme and video emerged amidst rumours that Comcast, MSNBC’s parent company, might spin off its cable channels including MSNBC and CNBC into a new company dubbed SpinCo.
Although Musk joked about buying the platform much like he did before buying Twitter (now X), there has been no formal confirmation of such plans.
Podcaster Joe Rogan Joe Roganjokingly offered to take Rachel Maddow's job if Musk purchased MSNBC promising to wear her signature glasses and outfit while "telling the same lies."
Musk replied humorously with “Deal.”
Similarly Donald Trump Jr. teased Musk on X suggesting he buy MSNBC to which Musk playfully responded: “How much does it cost?”
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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Did Rachel Maddow cry over Elon Musk's meme about buying MSNBC? Here's the truthA video of MSNBC host Rachel Maddow breaking down live on air over Elon Musk's meme about
