In a move that has set social media alight, Elon Musk, tech mogul and CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has publicly lashed out at the popular TV show The View. In a tweet posted just a few minutes ago, Musk called the show “a meeting place for ignorant women” and asked his followers to boycott it.
Although this is not the first time Musk has sparked controversy with his statements, this attack appears to have been a direct response to comments made by some of The View’s hosts about him. In recent episodes, the panelists criticized X’s policies, including its alleged tolerance of hate speech and Musk’s business decisions, calling them irresponsible.
In his tweet, Musk was blunt:
“The View is nothing more than a platform to promote prejudice and misinformation. I invite everyone to stop supporting it.”
As expected, Musk’s statement has polarized the audience. On one hand, his followers applauded his bravery in standing up to a show they consider biased. On the other hand, fans of The View and public figures have come to the defense of the panelists, calling Musk’s comments misogynistic and out of line.
Co-host Whoopi Goldberg quickly responded in a live segment:
“Musk can have his say, but we’re going to keep doing what we do best: talking about issues that matter, whether he likes it or not.”
Within minutes, the hashtag #BoycottTheView began trending on X, with thousands of users discussing the standoff. Some back Musk’s call, while others accuse him of trying to silence critical female voices.
For its part, The View has not issued an official statement, but the show’s producers have hinted that they might address the issue in the next episode, promising a heated debate about freedom of speech and public criticism.
This is not the first time Musk has been embroiled in controversy with media figures. Since his acquisition of X, the billionaire has come under fire for his direct and sometimes incendiary approach on social media.
However, this new confrontation with The View could mark a turning point in Musk’s relationship with traditional media, further intensifying the debate over the responsibility of technology leaders in the age of mass communication.
While the public waits with bated breath for the next move from both sides, what is clear is that this confrontation will not go unnoticed. Both Musk and The View have loyal audiences who will continue to defend their positions, ensuring that this controversy will continue to fuel headlines in the days to come.
As always, time will tell whether Musk’s words will have a lasting impact or whether The View will continue to be an influential space on American television.
