Elon Musk did not buy MSNBC for $900 million

A Facebook post claims that Elon Musk has bought MSNBC for $900 million. This claim is false. The post suggests that Musk made this announcement on his verified X account. However, no such post exists, and there is no supporting evidence. No credible news reports confirm this acquisition either. A recent NBC News poll shows mixed feelings about the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. About 46% of voters think creating DOGE was a good idea, while 40% think it was a bad idea. The false claim received over 600 likes on Facebook. It is based on a mistaken belief that Musk had announced the acquisition. Key media outlets have not reported on this story, indicating that it is not true. Previous discussions on social media related to this topic involved a November 2024 post from Donald Trump, Jr., which mentioned Musk possibly buying MSNBC. However, that did not lead to any official statement or purchase. Check Your Fact has also reached out to MSNBC for comments regarding the false claim.