Elon Musk Calls for Boycott of ‘The View,’ Labels It ‘A Meeting Place for Ignorant Women’—Cast Responds Fiercely

 The media world was thrown into chaos early Wednesday when Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, took to his social media platform X to demand a boycott of the long-running daytime talk show *The View*. In a scathing post, Musk described the show as “a meeting place for ignorant women,” igniting a firestorm of reactions that escalated within hours as the show’s entire cast fired back with a blistering on-air response.

The controversy began late Tuesday night when Musk, known for his outspoken and often polarizing online presence, retweeted a clip from a recent episode of *The View* where the co-hosts—Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro—discussed Musk’s recent comments on artificial intelligence regulation. During the segment, the panel criticized Musk for what they called “reckless tech overreach” and questioned his influence on global policy, particularly after his public disagreements with U.S. lawmakers earlier this month.

Musk’s response was swift and sharp. In a thread on X that garnered over 2.5 million views within hours, he wrote, “The View is nothing more than a meeting place for ignorant women who spread misinformation and hate. I’m calling for a boycott—let’s stop giving them a platform.” He followed up with additional posts, accusing the show of “pushing a biased agenda” and urging his 200 million followers to tune out.

The backlash was immediate. Fans of *The View* flooded social media with #StandWithTheView, while critics of Musk praised his candor, arguing the show had long been divisive. However, the real fireworks came during Wednesday’s live broadcast of *The View*, where the co-hosts wasted no time addressing Musk’s remarks head-on.

Whoopi Goldberg, the show’s moderator, opened the segment with a fiery rebuttal, saying, “Elon Musk can call us ignorant all he wants, but we’re here every day, speaking the truth to millions of viewers who trust us. He’s the one who’s out of touch, tweeting from his ivory tower while the rest of us deal with the real world.” Her co-hosts quickly joined in, each delivering sharp retorts.

Joy Behar, known for her biting humor, quipped, “Ignorant? Please. Elon, if we’re so ignorant, maybe you should spend less time on X and more time listening to women who actually know what they’re talking about.” Sunny Hostin added a legal angle, noting, “Mr. Musk’s comments are not only offensive but potentially defamatory. We’re not just sitting here chatting—we’re journalists, and we won’t be silenced by tech billionaires with egos bigger than their bank accounts.”

Sara Haines took a more personal approach, saying, “Elon, I have two boys at home who look up to you, but this kind of rhetoric sets a terrible example. Calling women ‘ignorant’ isn’t leadership—it’s cowardice.” Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump administration official turned co-host, emphasized the show’s diversity, stating, “We represent a range of voices and perspectives, something Elon seems allergic to. His attack only proves our point about his intolerance for dissent.”

Ana Navarro, never one to shy away from a fight, closed the segment with a direct challenge: “Elon, if you think we’re so ignorant, come on the show. Let’s have a real conversation—unless you’re too scared to face us.”

The on-air response, which aired live at 11 a.m. EST, immediately went viral, with clips shared across X, Instagram, and TikTok, amassing over 10 million views by midday. Musk, however, doubled down on his stance, posting a terse reply: “The View’s meltdown proves my point. Tune out, America.”

The clash has sparked a broader debate about free speech, gender dynamics, and the role of celebrity influence in media. Supporters of Musk argue he’s exercising his right to criticize what he sees as a biased platform, while *The View*’s defenders see his comments as misogynistic and an attempt to silence women in media. Political analysts suggest the feud could have ripple effects, with some predicting Musk’s boycott call might hurt *The View*’s ratings, while others believe the show’s passionate fan base will rally, boosting viewership.

ABC, the network behind *The View*, released a statement later Wednesday afternoon, saying, “We stand by our co-hosts and their commitment to honest, diverse dialogue. Elon Musk’s remarks are baseless and do not reflect the values of our audience or our show.”

As of now, no further response has come from Musk, but sources close to *The View* suggest the cast is considering inviting him for a live debate—an offer that, given his track record, he might just accept or dismiss outright. Meanwhile, the hashtag #BoycottTheView has trended alongside #SupportTheView, with social media users divided but undeniably engaged.

This showdown between Elon Musk and *The View* is far from over, and its outcome could reshape the landscape of daytime television and tech mogul influence in 2025. Stay tuned for updates as this high-profile feud continues to unfold.