Elon Musk Planning To Buy Ford After Trump Election Win? More 'Acquired' Claims Spread

Days after Donald Trump's election win, rumours about the Republican's staunch supporter Elon Musk planning to buy Ford spread on social media. This comes after several users posted videos on YouTube claiming that the Tesla chief has acquired the company's competitor. These clips were published between last year and last month, suggesting there’s little truth to the claims.Neither Musk nor Ford have issued a statement about these rumours yet. One of the popular videos that show up after we searched 'Elon Musk Ford' was a 21-minute clip from the channel Elon Musk Rewind. It was posted on September 17 and has more than 603,000 views. Read More: A user on X, platform formerly known as Twitter, posted a lengthy tweet with the title: "Elon Musk surprises the world with Ford acquisition"

"Elon Musk surprises the world with Ford acquisition"

In an unexpected move, Elon Musk has announced the acquisition of the iconic Ford automotive brand, marking a milestone in the automotive industry. The acquisition, which surprised investors and industry followers alike, is… pic.twitter.com/qHQ29YQ2zS

— Ghost Vapors 👻 (@GhostVapors) November 7, 2024

"In an unexpected move, Elon Musk has announced the acquisition of the iconic Ford automotive brand, marking a milestone in the automotive industry. The acquisition, which surprised investors and industry followers alike, is portrayed as a revolutionary step in the electric and autonomous vehicle market." it read. Read More: The X user further added that Musk 'plans to combine Ford’s historic manufacturing experience with Tesla’s cutting-edge technology, driving the transition toward a future of sustainable mobility'. "Analysts speculate that this alliance will allow Ford to incorporate innovations in electrical technology and artificial intelligence, which could accelerate new model development and redefine the global automotive market." However, there is no evidence to back these claims.