Elon Musk Sparks Controversy by Calling for Boycott of ‘The View’; Cast Fires Back
Elon Musk sparked a firestorm of controversy with a scathing remark about The View, calling it “a meeting place for ignorant women” and urging viewers to boycott the show. His comments, made in retaliation to the show’s criticism of his leadership at X, quickly went viral, igniting a heated debate and splitting public opinion.
The hosts of The View wasted no time firing back. Whoopi Goldberg shrugged off Musk’s comments, quipping, “Elon, honey, you’ve got a lot of money, but you don’t have a lot of class.” Joy Behar mocked his thin skin when it comes to criticism, while Sunny Hostin pointed out his recurring tendency to lash out at strong women.
The backlash was immediate. Musk’s supporters, including Joe Rogan, rallied to his defense, calling The View an “outrage machine.” On the flip side, critics like Hillary Clinton and Alyssa Milano slammed his comments as blatantly sexist. ABC stood behind its hosts, while some advertisers began reevaluating their relationships with Musk’s platform, X.
Musk refused to back down, tweeting, “They can dish it out but can’t take it.” With both sides digging in their heels, the feud highlights a deepening divide between the media and powerful figures like Musk—one that shows no signs of fading anytime soon.
