In late November 2024, a surprising rumor started floating around social media: did Comcast put its cable network MSNBC up for sale? A Facebook page called American Liberty sparked the buzz, quipping, "Anyone got any spare change? " with a screenshot that read, "Comcast is putting MSNBC up for sale. " This wasn't the only place the story spread—even Donald Trump Jr. shared it on X, catching the attention of Elon Musk. But was there any truth to these claims?

Upon digging deeper, it turns out that Comcast never declared any intention to sell MSNBC. No credible news sources backed up this story either, making it seem like just an internet rumor. When asked, both MSNBC and Comcast didn't provide a response.

The rumor was initially shared by an X account named WallStreetMav, which focuses on memes and finance news. However, American Liberty, the page that brought the story to Facebook, clearly states that its content isn't real. In fact, it's part of a satirical network called America's Last Line of Defense.

The misunderstanding likely arose from news that Comcast was considering a new standalone company for networks like MSNBC to adapt to the growing trend of "cord-cutting. " This means people are canceling their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services. But the public seemed to mistake this new strategy for a sale.

Snopes has dealt with similar rumors from this satirical network before. It's important to think critically about what we read online and check the facts before jumping to conclusions.

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