Elon Musk called for a boycott of The View, calling it āa meeting place for ignorant women.ā Immediately after, the entire cast responded fiercely
Elon Musk Sparks Controversy by Calling for Boycott of āThe Viewā; Cast Fires Back
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has once again found himself at the center of a media firestorm.
In his latest social media outburst, Musk took aim at the long-running talk showĀ The View, calling it āa meeting place for ignorant womenā and urging his followers to boycott the show.
His remarks sparked immediate backlash, with the showās cast responding fiercely, turning the controversy into a major media event.
Elon Muskās Provocative Statement
The controversy erupted when Musk, known for his unfiltered tweets, responded to a trending segment fromĀ The ViewĀ in which the panel criticized his leadership at X. Taking to his platform, Musk did not hold back:
āWhy does anyone watch The View? Itās just a meeting place for ignorant women. Time to boycott.ā
His post quickly went viral, drawing both applause and outrage from social media users.
While his loyal followers supported the call to action, critics slammed the billionaire for what they saw as a misogynistic and dismissive statement.

The Viewās Hosts Fire Back
It didnāt take long for the co-hosts ofĀ The ViewĀ to respond. On the next live broadcast, the entire panelāincluding Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Sara Hainesādedicated a segment to Muskās remarks.
Whoopi Goldberg, known for her blunt and fearless commentary, addressed Musk directly:
āElon, honey, youāve got a lot of money, but you donāt have a lot of class. If you donāt like what we say, donāt watch. But donāt try to silence us because we call you out.ā
Joy Behar, another vocal co-host, added:
āThis is the guy who thinks heās the smartest person in the world, yet he canāt handle a few women discussing his behavior? Give me a break.ā
Sunny Hostin took a more analytical approach, pointing out what she described as a pattern of Muskās āinability to take criticism.ā
āTime and time again, weāve seen Elon Musk react negatively when womenāespecially strong, opinionated womenāchallenge him. This is nothing new.ā
Public Reaction: Divided and Intense
As expected, Muskās comments andĀ The Viewās response ignited a firestorm online. Social media platforms were flooded with hashtags like BoycottTheView and IStandWithTheView, reflecting the polarized nature of the debate.

Muskās Supporters Defend Him
Muskās fans and several high-profile figures defended his stance, arguing thatĀ The ViewĀ has a history of unfairly attacking conservative voices and successful entrepreneurs.
Prominent podcaster Joe Rogan weighed in on his show, suggesting thatĀ The ViewĀ has lost credibility:
āItās not a serious talk show anymore; itās just an outrage machine. Musk is right to call them out.ā
Others echoed sentiments about free speech, arguing that Musk should be allowed to voice his opinions just as much as the talk show hosts.
Backlash Against Musk
However, many saw Muskās comment as an attack on women and criticized him for using gendered language to insult the hosts.
Feminist groups and several public figures condemned the billionaireās remarks.
Hillary Clinton took to social media, writing:
āDismissing womenās voices as āignorantā when they challenge power is an old trick. It wonāt work.ā
Actress and activist Alyssa Milano also spoke out:
āElon Muskās comments are not just about The View. Theyāre part of a broader trend of powerful men belittling women who speak their minds.ā
Advertisers and Networks Weigh In
With the controversy dominating headlines, media and business entities began to take notice.
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