Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has completed the acquisition of media company ABC for $790 million. This deal immediately caused a stir in the media and fans around the world. However, not only because of the huge amount Musk spent on the acquisition, but also because of the unexpected event that followed.
Immediately after the announcement of the deal, Musk decided to cancel “The View,” a popular talk show in the US, where hosts discuss hot and topical issues. Musk’s decision is directly related to an incident on the show, when Alec Baldwin, one of the guests, called Musk “trash” on live television.
Although Baldwin later apologized for his comments, Musk did not change his decision to end the show. Many people believe that Musk’s decision reflects the tough and determined personality of a famous investor and entrepreneur, while others believe that this is just an overreaction to a spontaneous statement.
Despite the criticism, many in the media industry also predict that with Musk’s influence and ability to generate attention, this is just one of his strategic moves to build and consolidate his own media empire.
Will this decision have a major impact on Musk’s career or will there be more drastic changes in the future? Only time will tell.