Musk’s interest in ABC was piqued after the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, moderated by Muir and Linsey Davis. Musk, among others, felt that Muir’s moderation was biased, particularly in how he fact-checked Trump. This incident has seemingly catalyzed Musk’s critique of modern journalism, labeling it as “broken.”
“ABC is stuck in the past,” Musk confided to his inner circle, suggesting that the network, and by extension, journalism, needs a radical overhaul. His ambition isn’t just to own another company but to redefine how news is delivered. Musk envisions integrating AI technology for real-time fact-checking, enhancing viewer interaction through platforms like X, and even blending content from his other companies like SpaceX and Tesla into ABC’s programming.
