Rachel Maddow's viral tears misattributed to Elon Musk meme as MSNBC faces changes
hindustantimes.com — November 25, 2024, 03:01 PM UTC
A video of MSNBC host Rachel Maddow appearing to cry on air has gone viral, with some claiming it was in response to Elon Musk's meme about buying the network. The meme featured a doctored image and sparked social media reactions. However, the clip is misleading. Maddow's original emotional moment occurred in 2018 while discussing migrant children being separated from their parents. The recent video was altered to include Musk's meme, which was shared amid rumors about changes at MSNBC. Maddow's salary has been reduced from $30 million to $25 million annually as the network faces declining ratings and uncertainty about its future. Comcast is reportedly considering restructuring its cable networks, including MSNBC.