Elon Musk has a knack for grabbing attention, and it seems he’s always on the lookout for new ways to stay in the spotlight. From electric cars to space exploration and social media, Musk is involved in just about everything. So, when rumors surfaced that he was planning to buy ABC, the big network, and cancel one of its most talked-about shows, The View, it wasn’t long before social media exploded with excitement and speculation.
The rumor began in 2014 when a Facebook page called The Patriots Network posted a story claiming that Musk was looking to buy ABC to shut down The View. The post went viral, sparking mixed reactions: some cheered at the idea, calling the show “hateful” and “prejudiced,” while others rolled their eyes, dismissing it as ridiculous. The post linked to an article on SpacexMania.com, which claimed Musk wanted to cancel what they called “woke” TV. But here’s the kicker: the article was labeled as satire, and both The Patriots Network and SpacexMania.com were openly satirical sites, making it clear that the story wasn’t real.
So, did Elon Musk really buy ABC? No, he didn’t. In fact, there’s no evidence to suggest that he ever planned to. While Musk has shown an interest in media (his 2022 purchase of Twitter, now X, being a prime example), ABC is still owned by The Walt Disney Company. Although Disney has been considering selling ABC as part of a larger restructuring effort, there’s no indication that Musk is involved in the sale. The rumor was debunked almost immediately, but it spread due to social media’s love of drama and controversy. And let’s be honest, if Musk were making a move that big, he’d probably tweet about it for the world to see — after all, he loves attention.
The idea of Musk canceling The View struck a nerve with some, especially those critical of media influence and “woke” culture. The speculation played into the idea that Musk could reshape the media landscape, but it’s all just that: speculation. In reality, the network hasn’t been sold, and Musk has shown no interest in TV broadcasting.
In short, Elon Musk isn’t buying ABC, and The View is not going anywhere. This whole rumor was simply a case of satire taken too seriously, fueled by the internet’s love for sensational stories.