Post shared on facebook It claims that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of Company X, is said to have bought Ford Motor Company.
Verdict: False
According to PolitiFact, this claim is false and appears to have originally stemmed from a September 16 YouTube video shared by the channel Elon Musk Rewind.
Fact check:
Musk reportedly clashed with Boris Epshteyn over President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet appointments. Axios. According to the report, Musk accused President Trump's senior adviser Epshtein of leaking the president-elect's personnel changes to the media.
A Facebook post claims that Musk has acquired Ford Motor Company.
“In an unexpected move, Elon Musk announced the acquisition of the iconic Ford car brand, marking a milestone for the auto industry. The acquisition surprised investors and industry observers alike. , is being portrayed as a revolutionary step in the electric and self-driving vehicle market,” the post reads in part.
“With this acquisition, Mr. Musk will combine Ford's historic manufacturing experience with Tesla's cutting-edge technology to drive the transition to a future of sustainable mobility.Analysts say the partnership will enable Ford to We speculate that the ability to embrace innovations in technology and artificial intelligence could accelerate the development of new models and redefine the global automotive market.”
That claim is false. Musk does not appear to have publicly commented on the allegations through his emails. Verified X account. Similarly, Ford Motor Company press release or socializing media statement The intention of the acquisition was confirmed.
Additionally, we found “Check the facts” There are no reliable reports to support the claim. In fact, the opposite is true. November 14th, Politifact I debunked that claim. According to the media, this claim seems to stem from a certain issue. YouTube video from September 16th Shared on “Elon Musk Rewind” channel. The video's description states that the content is “unconfirmed” and that the information “should not be considered to be true.”
Besides PolityFact, snoop, confirmand Rappler also debunked that claim. (Related: No, Elon Musk didn't announce a hydro-powered car engine)
Check Your Fact has reached out to Musk and Ford Motor Company for comment.
