Elon Musk Calls SBF\'s FTX "Bullsh*t" Offer After $3 Billion Twitter Deal Proposal
Elon Musk recently dismissed Sam Bankman-Fried\'s (SBF) FTX as "bullsh*t" after leaked text messages revealed SBF offered billions to help finance Musk\'s Twitter acquisition. The revelation comes amidst the ongoing fallout from the FTX hack and bankruptcy, sparking renewed interest in the potential, but ultimately unsuccessful, deal.
The offer, initially reported to be "at least $3 billion," and later speculated to reach as high as $5 billion, was conveyed to Musk by Michael Grimes, Musk’s banker at Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) for the Twitter acquisition. As per leaked text messages, Musk’s banker on the Twitter deal Michael Grimes said the billionaire that SBF was offering “at least $3 billion” to help Musk buy Twitter. Grimes reportedly informed Musk that SBF was willing to invest “at least $3 billion.” Musk, however, expressed skepticism about SBF\'s liquid assets at the time.
The world’s richest man recently joined a discussion on Twitter with over 60,000 listeners to talk about the FTX hack and bankruptcy. During a Twitter Space hosted by Mario Nawfal, Elon Musk talks about Sam Bankman-Fried or SBF of FTX claims he was clearly on some stimulants. Musk ridiculed SBF publicly for seeing his bt before FTX’s bankruptcy case.
The situation has fueled controversy and accusations, with some alleging a false SBF ownership narrative surrounding Twitter. "To be direct, the very real concern here is that you have been pushing a completely false SBF ownership of Twitter narrative while effectively being his paid shill."
Interestingly, reports suggest that Elon Musk accepted SBF’s contribution of $100 million prior to acquiring Twitter. Now that FTX has filed for bankruptcy, the validity and implications of SBF\'s initial offer remain uncertain. The exchange highlights the complex and controversial circumstances surrounding Musk\'s purchase of Twitter and SBF\'s involvement.
The unfolding saga continues to captivate observers as investigations into FTX\'s collapse deepen and further details emerge about SBF\'s attempts to influence the Twitter deal. Reports reveal SBF offered