Elon Musk Trolls Media Elites, Axios Founder Hysterical [WATCH]

The corporate media has long claimed ownership of the truth, but Elon Musk has no patience for their self-serving narratives.

In a recent speech that left liberal media elites quaking, Musk declared, “You are the media now,” referring to the rise of citizen journalism and the exposure of establishment lies through platforms like 𝕏, as reported by Red State.

You are the media now https://t.co/wbiYA56d1G

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2024

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Predictably, Axios founder Jim VandeHei couldn’t handle it, spiraling into a tirade during his acceptance of a lifetime achievement award at the National Press Club.

VandeHei, red-faced and visibly irked, ranted against the rise of social media-driven reporting.

“Social media people lying every day, every hour, every minute about the news, what you do matters,” he said, addressing mainstream outlets like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

“My message to Elon Musk is: Bullsh!t! You’re not the media!” he fumed, rejecting the idea that grassroots efforts could rival his polished newsroom.

Yeah, whatever lmao.

You are the media now.

And legacy media know it. https://t.co/TWemmwMoqd

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 25, 2024

Musk’s comments have hit a nerve because they expose the underlying fear gripping corporate media. Decades of pandering to the Democrat Party have eroded public trust, leading to an explosion of independent reporting. With an iPhone and determination, citizen journalists now outshine heavily funded outlets like Axios, and the industry knows it.

VandeHei’s meltdown highlights the panic. After all, ratings at liberal bastions like MSNBC are plummeting. Comcast is reportedly spinning off media properties into a new entity, “SpinCo,” sparking speculation of layoffs and potential sales. Even Rachel Maddow allegedly faced a $5 million pay cut. The once-dominant media empire is crumbling under the weight of its own propaganda.

Ironically, it was Andrew Breitbart, not Musk, who pioneered the citizen journalism movement. Breitbart inspired conservatives to wield their smartphones as weapons for truth, a legacy carried forward by grassroots activists today. Musk’s acquisition of 𝕏 has amplified this momentum, allowing ordinary people to challenge media elites and dismantle their monopoly on information.

Axios, like much of the legacy media, is struggling to stay relevant in this new landscape. Despite partnerships with corporate sponsors like Instagram, Walmart, and Bank of America, its future remains uncertain. VandeHei’s public rant suggests even these sponsors may be questioning the return on their investments.

Meanwhile, Musk remains unbothered, teasing the idea of buying MSNBC and further upending the liberal media ecosystem. As for VandeHei, his theatrics serve as a reminder: the real media revolution is happening outside the ivory towers. It’s led by everyday Americans armed with the truth, and there’s nothing Axios can do to stop it.