Fact check: No evidence Elon Musk is buying McDonald's or CNN

Rumors have circulated that Elon Musk is buying McDonald’s and CNN, fueled by social media posts. However, there is no evidence to support these claims, and neither Musk nor the companies have made any official statements regarding such acquisitions. A viral video claiming Musk announced he would buy McDonald’s has been flagged as misinformation. The only notable interaction between Musk and McDonald’s was a 2022 tweet about Dogecoin, which the company responded to humorously. Similarly, claims about Musk negotiating to buy CNN for $3 billion originated from a satirical account. There are no credible reports of acquisition talks. Musk's recent appointment to a Trump administration department is real, but the acquisition rumors are unfounded.