Regulatory Obstacles: U.S. regulatory agencies including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would need to approve any purchase of this size.
Political and social advocacy organizations may oppose the procedure, which might take years. Additionally unsupported is the assertion that Musk would appoint Tucker Carlson as ABC’s CEO.
Carlson has a sizable fan base and is a divisive character, but there is no proof that he has the training or background necessary to run a large television network.
Furthermore, Carlson hasn’t said in public that he wants to assume such a position. Since Carlson’s relocation to X,
Where he started his separate program, Musk and Carlson have remained professional. There isn’t any hard proof, however, that this collaboration translates into an ABC leadership position.
Online responses to the rumor have been conflicting: Advocates: Many supporters of Musk and Carlson have praised the proposal,