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Elon Musk has once again found himself at the center of a media storm, this time taking direct aim at The View, calling for a boycott of the popular daytime talk show and referring to it as “a meeting place for ignorant women.”

The comment, made on social media, instantly ignited a heated response from the show’s hosts, who did not hold back in their counterattack.

The controversy began when Musk, never one to shy away from stirring the pot, shared his opinion about the long-running ABC talk show, which is known for its panel of outspoken women discussing current events, politics, and pop culture.

His call for a boycott immediately went viral, drawing both support from his loyal followers and outrage from critics who saw the remark as dismissive and offensive.

Within hours, the cast of The View—including Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Alyssa Farah Griffin—addressed Musk’s comments live on air.

Whoopi Goldberg, never one to mince words, was the first to respond, saying, “Elon Musk doesn’t have to like our show. He’s entitled to his opinion. But let’s be real—if this is his idea of intelligent discourse, I think we’re doing just fine without his approval.”

 

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Joy Behar took a more sarcastic approach, quipping, “Oh no, a billionaire doesn’t like us! Whatever will we do? I guess we’ll just have to keep making millions and talking about what actually matters.”

Sunny Hostin, known for her strong opinions on social issues, pointed out Musk’s history of controversial statements and clashes with the media.

“It’s interesting that a man who claims to champion free speech wants to silence a show simply because he doesn’t agree with what we say,” she said. “That’s not free speech—that’s just another example of power being used to shut down voices.”

Musk’s criticism of The View is just the latest in a long line of feuds he has sparked with the media, celebrities, and political figures. The billionaire CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and owner of X (formerly Twitter) has never been one to shy away from confrontation.

Over the past few years, he has taken on everyone from government agencies to journalists, and now, it seems, the women of The View.

Supporters of Musk quickly jumped into the fray, echoing his disdain for the show and calling it “divisive” and “biased.”

Many of his followers, particularly those who align with his anti-mainstream media stance, rallied behind his call for a boycott, declaring that the show promotes “one-sided narratives.”

 

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However, Musk’s detractors pointed out that his comments were unnecessarily inflammatory and seemed to single out women in a way that felt personal rather than political.

Several critics accused him of resorting to insults rather than engaging in substantive debate.

Meanwhile, ABC has yet to make an official statement on the feud, though the network is unlikely to be concerned. The View has been on air for over 25 years and remains one of daytime television’s most talked-about programs.

The controversy may, in fact, work in the show’s favor by drawing even more attention to its outspoken panelists and their ongoing discussions on hot-button issues.

Musk’s comments also sparked a broader conversation about his evolving public persona.

Once celebrated as a visionary entrepreneur reshaping the future with electric cars and space travel, his increasingly erratic social media behavior and willingness to engage in political and cultural battles have led some to question whether he is more focused on personal vendettas than innovation.

 

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Despite the backlash, Musk has not backed down. Instead, he doubled down on his remarks in a follow-up post, stating, “If you want real discussions, watch people who actually build things, not those who just complain on TV.”

The remark only further fueled the fire, prompting more discussion about whether Musk’s criticisms were based on genuine frustration with the media landscape or simply an attempt to stir controversy.

As the fallout from his remarks continues, one thing is clear—this is not a battle that will be easily forgotten. The View remains one of the most influential talk shows on television, and Musk, as one of the most polarizing figures in tech and media, thrives on confrontation.

Whether this latest clash will impact the show’s viewership or Musk’s reputation remains to be seen, but for now, the debate rages on.