“Elon Musk owning a news network? What could possibly go wrong?” one journalist sarcastically commented. “This is a man who blocks reporters for asking tough questions. Imagine what he’ll do if he runs ABC.”

While Musk’s plans to buy ABC and fire David Muir are still in the rumor stage, there’s no denying that the prospect has captured the public’s imagination. Will Musk follow through on his threat to take control of the network, or is this just another case of the billionaire stirring the pot for attention?