Elon Musk, the tech billionaire behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has once again sparked controversy with his bold remarks. This time, he took direct aim at the popular talk show The View, calling it a “gathering of ignorant women” and urging his followers to boycott the program.
The controversy erupted after The View aired a segment criticizing Musk’s leadership at X. In his characteristic unfiltered style, Musk fired back on social media: “Why do people even watch The View? It’s just a gathering of ignorant women. Time to boycott.” His statement quickly went viral, igniting fierce debate online.
Musk’s supporters praised him for calling out a show they view as biased and lacking credibility. However, critics accused him of misogyny, arguing that he struggles to handle criticism from women.
The hosts of The View wasted no time in responding. On the following broadcast, Whoopi Goldberg hit back: “Elon, you may be rich, but that doesn’t give you the right to insult women just because they dare to speak their minds.” Joy Behar followed up with a sarcastic remark, questioning why Musk couldn’t handle a little criticism. Meanwhile, Sunny Hostin pointed out Musk’s history of reacting negatively when challenged by strong, outspoken women.
The debate quickly escalated on social media, with two distinct camps emerging—one siding with Musk and agreeing that The View is biased, while the other condemned Musk for his remarks, accusing him of dismissing women’s voices. Prominent figures like Hillary Clinton and Alyssa Milano also joined the conversation, calling Musk’s comments an attempt to silence women.
The controversy has drawn attention from media outlets and corporations alike. ABC, the network behind The View, issued a statement in support of its hosts and their right to express opinions freely. At the same time, some advertisers are reportedly reconsidering their partnerships with X, concerned about the ongoing controversies surrounding Musk’s platform.
While the feud shows no signs of dying down, one thing is clear—Elon Musk and The View are locked in a high-profile media battle that has captivated millions worldwide.
