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Gutfeld pointed out that this change could be a precursor to even bigger moves—like a potential sale of the network. As if that weren’t enough, tech mogul Elon Musk has already raised eyebrows by teasing his interest in buying the troubled news outlet. If Musk takes the reins, it could mark the end of MSNBC as the left-wing echo chamber that many have come to know.
MSNBC’s ratings have taken a nosedive in the post-election period, dropping by more than 50%. For Gutfeld, this is a clear indicator that viewers are no longer tuning in to the network in the same numbers. He didn’t hold back in his criticism: “These days, MSNBC has come to stand for ‘must sell network before Christmas.’ Their post-election ratings are down 54 percent, that’s 50% more than my body fat, Walter. Hell, Brit Hume’s laxative reviews on YouTube have more viewers,” Gutfeld quipped, pulling no punches.
But it’s not just the ratings that are troubling—MSNBC is also undergoing significant budget cuts. One of the most notable signs of financial strain came when Rachel Maddow, one of the network’s biggest stars, agreed to take a massive $5 million pay cut. In the corporate world, when companies start slashing budgets, it often means they’re preparing for a sale, and that could be exactly what’s happening with MSNBC.
Gutfeld also pointed to several troubling signs that underscore the network’s downward spiral. One example was an outrageously tone-deaf headline that appeared on MSNBC’s website: “Laken Riley’s killer never stood a chance.” Gutfeld argued that this was no simple mistake but part of a larger issue with the network’s editorial choices.
“And so they have slashed their budgets so low, Joy Reid had to replace her toupe… But don’t feel bad! Check out this headline that their website dropped today. Quote, Laken Riley’s killer never stood a chance. Now that can’t be an accident,” Gutfeld remarked. “If you ask me, it’s suicide by headline. What better way to kill off the rest of the network than to drop one of the most repulsive headlines of all time?”
While MSNBC eventually changed the headline, Gutfeld believes the damage was already done. The network’s credibility was further tarnished in the eyes of its already disillusioned audience.
Finally, Gutfeld highlighted a moment that he believes exposed MSNBC’s true agenda. After years of relentlessly demonizing former President Donald Trump—often comparing him to Hitler and labeling him a racist—Morning Joe co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski made a surprising visit to Mar-a-Lago to “bury the hatchet” with the former president.
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Gutfeld argued that this admission of a cozy relationship with Trump completely discredited the network’s years of fear-mongering about his supposed threat to democracy. “The fact is your viewers revile you because your motivations were exposed. The fear-mongering was strictly business,” Gutfeld said. “Now that your job is in jeopardy, the fear-mongering has gone away. You went telling them Trump is evil, and now Trump is not so bad.”
This, according to Gutfeld, was the moment MSNBC’s facade began to crumble, and the audience finally realized they were being played.
With ratings in freefall, financial struggles mounting, and a tarnished reputation, Greg Gutfeld is sticking to his prediction that MSNBC may soon be history. He even jokingly suggested the network might be sold by Christmas. Given all the signs, this might not be as far-fetched as it sounds.
For MSNBC, the coming months will likely be critical in determining its future. But for now, Gutfeld’s prediction is one that the Left will certainly be watching closely, and many are wondering if MSNBC will ever be the same again.
