In yet another headline-grabbing moment, tech billionaire Elon Musk has sparked controversy after making a scathing remark about ABC’s long-running talk show The View. The outspoken Tesla and SpaceX CEO allegedly referred to the show as “a meeting place for ignorant women,” prompting an immediate and fiery response from its hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg.
Musk’s Controversial Statement
The remark reportedly surfaced during a discussion on X (formerly Twitter), where Musk has become known for his unfiltered opinions. Responding to a post criticizing The View for its often heated political debates, Musk quipped, “That show is basically just a meeting place for ignorant women.” The comment quickly went viral, igniting a social media firestorm.
The View Hosts Fire Back
The hosts of The View wasted no time in addressing Musk’s comment on-air. Whoopi Goldberg, known for her no-nonsense attitude, dismissed Musk’s words with an eye roll.
“You know, it’s funny how the richest man in the world has all this time to insult women who actually work for a living,” Goldberg said, receiving applause from the audience. “Maybe if he focused more on fixing his cars and rockets, he wouldn’t have to keep buying social media platforms to stay relevant.”
Co-host Joy Behar also chimed in, sarcastically adding, “Oh, Elon thinks we’re ignorant? This coming from a guy who named his kid a math equation?”
Meanwhile, Ana Navarro took a more serious tone, accusing Musk of misogyny. “This is just another example of powerful men thinking they can belittle women who speak their minds. Sorry, Elon, but we’re not going anywhere.”
Social Media Divided
Musk’s comment sparked mixed reactions online. While some users applauded him for saying what they believe many are thinking, others slammed him for disrespecting women. The View fans flooded X with hashtags like #RespectWomen and #ElonWho, while Musk’s supporters fired back with memes mocking the show’s hosts.
Will Musk Respond Again?
Given Musk’s history of engaging in online battles, many expect he won’t let this one go without another jab. Whether this controversy will escalate further remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Elon Musk and The View are now officially at war.