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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Audrey Liza M. Nolasco

Elon Musk's CNN 'Revenge' After 'Negative Propaganda'? What the Reported $1B Deal Really Means

Elon Musk’s reported $1 billion (£745 million) investment in CNN’s parent company, Skydance, has fuelled speculation about his media ambitions and his long-running feud with mainstream news (Credit: The White House/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)

Elon Musk has spent years attacking mainstream media. Now, the billionaire has reportedly invested $1 billion (£745 million) in the company that owns CNN, creating a striking twist in his long-running battle with the news establishment.

The reported Elon Musk CNN investment could give him an indirect financial interest in a media empire that includes CNN and CBS News. But behind the provocative headlines lies a bigger story: Skydance needs fresh capital, faces a formidable debt burden and is under pressure to deliver billions in savings.

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