Elon Musk reveals surprise Alec Baldwin calls him 13 mins about his regret after hint billionaire a ‘Scumbag’ on The View and the sues move was confirmed
In the latest chapter of Celebrity Feud Theater, tech mogul Elon Musk has claimed that Alec Baldwin—yes, the 30 Rock actor-turned-tabloid-magnet—reached out to him with what can only be described as an Oscar-worthy performance of regret. This unexpected twist comes after Baldwin’s not-so-subtle jab at Musk on The View, where he famously labeled the Tesla CEO a “scumbag.” (Because who doesn’t air their grievances on daytime TV these days?)
According to Musk, the call was “a surprising pivot” for someone who has built a career playing characters that don’t do humble apologies. “Alec called me out of the blue,” Musk recounted during a SpaceX media briefing (because, of course, where else would he drop this bombshell?). “He said he didn’t really mean it, but, you know, the damage was done. I think he realized I’m more of a ‘genius, eccentric billionaire’ archetype than a ‘scumbag,’ which, honestly, is progress.”
For those just tuning in, Baldwin’s verbal grenade on The View seemed to have stemmed from Musk’s various controversial escapades, which include but are not limited to Twitter (sorry, X) meltdowns, space stunts, and his unparalleled knack for polarizing the internet. Baldwin, apparently feeling like Musk deserved a few choice words, took it upon himself to voice what some might call the collective frustration of humanity.
But the story doesn’t end there. Musk, known for his love of lawsuits almost as much as his love of memes, has reportedly greenlit his legal team to pursue action against Baldwin. “Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences,” Musk quipped. “I’m all for humor, but when the jokes are about me, there’s a price. Plus, I need something to spice up 2025.”
Baldwin has yet to publicly respond to Musk’s revelation of the apology—or the looming lawsuit—but insiders say he’s “considering his options.” Perhaps he’ll consult the Saturday Night Live writers for material before his next move. After all, if you’re going toe-to-toe with Musk, you’d better come prepared with more than just witty insults.
Social media, predictably, has exploded with opinions. Team Baldwin loyalists argue that Musk needs to “lighten up” and stop being “so lawsuit-happy.” Meanwhile, Musk’s fans are already brainstorming hashtags like #ScumbagSlander and #JusticeForElon. The rest of us? We’re just here for the popcorn.
In the end, this saga raises the question: in a battle of egos this colossal, does anyone really win? Probably not. But it sure makes for great headlines. Stay tuned for the inevitable Twitter (sorry, X) thread, Netflix documentary, and possibly even a courtroom drama—because in 2025, this is the content we deserve.
