Elon Musk sparked controversy by labeling The View as “a meeting place for ignorant women” and calling for a boycott. His comments, made in reaction to the show’s critique of his leadership at X, quickly gained traction and polarized public opinion,

The hosts of The View responded assertively. Whoopi Goldberg dismissed Musk’s remarks, stating, “Elon, honey, you’ve got a lot of money, but you don’t have a lot of class.” Joy Behar ridiculed his inability to accept criticism, while Sunny Hostin pointed out his tendency to react negatively towards strong women.