Joe Rogan has made a bold offer to replace MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow should Elon Musk purchase the liberal news outlet. In response to rumors on social media that MSNBC's parent firm, Comcast, was contemplating a sale, Musk, the owner of X (previously Twitter), raised eyebrows this week by implying that he would purchase the network. Rogan responded with a lighthearted offer to replace Maddow while sporting her trademark appearance.
If you buy MSNBC I would like Rachael Maddow’s job. I will wear the same outfit and glasses, and I will tell the same lies.
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) November 22, 2024
Rogan's comment followed Musk's post, in which he offered to take Maddow's place on the channel. "If you buy MSNBC I would like Rachel Maddow’s job. I will wear the same outfit and glasses, and I will tell the same lies," Rogan wrote. Musk responded by saying, "Deal."
Deal 🔥🚀🤣
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 23, 2024
Musk Jokes About Buying MSNBC
Eric Trump Jr. wrote a post on X on Comcast’s move to spin off MSNBC, which has the potential to alter the media landscape. Later, Musk described the probable transaction as “ironic” and “the most entertaining outcome.” The billionaire made a suggestion that he would buy the network and convert it to a conservative station, as per The Hill’s report. Musk stated that he could turn MSNBC into a platform that focuses on news from X, with citizen reporting on cable television, and that the “most entertaining outcome” would be the most likely.
The most entertaining outcome, especially if ironic, is most likely 😂 https://t.co/YX2EznXfoF
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 22, 2024
Conservatives Respond to the Idea with Enthusiasm
The conversation between Musk and Rogan has stirred curiosity and enthusiasm among certain conservatives. Comedian Tim Young said he hoped the sale would be completed, saying, "Please God make this happen." Jim Hanson, a conservative writer, also expressed his opinion, stating that if Musk went through with the acquisition, the left would probably be "freaking out."
Please God make this happen. pic.twitter.com/0s3K3ajhB8
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) November 23, 2024
Conservative author Carol Roth, however, made light of the endeavor by remarking that she would want to participate on a new program named "The Normal View," which is a spoof to ABC's liberal chat show "The View."
I’d like to throw my hat in the ring for a panelist spot on “The Normal View” 🤣
— Carol Roth (@caroljsroth) November 23, 2024
MSNBC's Struggling Ratings and Maddow's Declining Viewership
In the midst of the speculation over Musk's possible acquisition, MSNBC has been dealing with serious issues, such as dwindling viewership. as Fox News reported. After President Donald Trump was elected in 2016, Maddow, who has been the host of "The Rachel Maddow Show" for years, noticed a dramatic decline in her viewership. Her show's ratings have been steadily declining in more recent times.
"The Rachel Maddow Show" has had a roughly 41% decline in popularity since the 2024 presidential election, with an average of just 1.4 million viewers, the report by Fox mentioned. Her ratings have fallen by 50% among the important demographic of individuals between the ages of 25 and 54, making the issue worse. Since the election, her average viewership in this category has dropped from 236,000 to barely 118,000.
Musk's Twitter Comments Spark Speculation
Musk entertained the notion of buying MSNBC further on Sunday morning, sharing an image on X that showed him fighting the urge to buy MSNBC. This lighthearted gesture only served to stoke the flames as several journalists and analysts offered their opinions on the possibility of an MSNBC run by Musk.
Would be great
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) November 24, 2024
Musk's conversation with Trump Jr. is comparable to one he had in 2017 with a social media user who was urging him to buy Twitter, according to multiple reports. In December 2017, Musk commented, "How much is it?" He eventually paid $44 billion in 2022 to acquire the social networking site, which was then rebranded as X.