Elon Musk sparked controversy by labeling The View as “a meeting place for ignorant women” and calling for a boycott. His comments, made in reaction to the show’s critique of his leadership at X, quickly gained traction and polarized public opinion.
The hosts of The View responded assertively. Whoopi Goldberg dismissed Musk’s remarks, stating, “Elon, honey, you’ve got a lot of money, but you don’t have a lot of class.” Joy Behar ridiculed his inability to accept criticism, while Sunny Hostin pointed out his tendency to react negatively towards strong women.
The response was immediate. Supporters, such as Joe Rogan, came to Musk’s defense, labeling The View as an “outrage machine.” Conversely, critics, including Hillary Clinton and Alyssa Milano, denounced his comments as sexist. ABC expressed its support for its hosts, while some advertisers began to reevaluate their associations with Musk’s platform, X.
Musk reiterated his stance by tweeting, “They can dish it out but can’t take it.” With neither party willing to relent, this conflict highlights an escalating rift between media entities and prominent figures like Musk—one that shows no signs of resolution in the near future.
