Conservative pundits applauded the action, hoping Musk would rectify what they see to be persistent prejudice in the media. Liberal opponents,
however, expressed worries that Musk’s power may sway CNN’s reporting to support his personal agenda. According to one media observer, “billionaires owning media is nothing new.”
However, Musk’s unrepentant style and propensity for upsetting things might completely change what it means to be a news network operator in the twenty-first century.
Musk’s efforts to reshape sectors continue with this purchase. Musk has continuously pushed the envelope, from transforming electric cars with Tesla to questioning accepted practices.