Sunny Hostin adopted a more critical stance, highlighting what she called a trend in Musk’s “inability to take criticism.”
Elon Musk has often reacted badly to challenges from women, particularly strong, outspoken women. This is not a novel situation. The public’s response was polarized and heated.
Musk’s remarks and The View’s reaction sparked an internet uproar, as was to be anticipated. As a reflection of the divisive nature of the argument,
Hashtags like BoycottTheView and IStandWithTheView were widely used on social media sites. Musk’s Advocates Stand Up for Him
Musk’s supporters and a number of well-known individuals backed his position, claiming that The View has a track record of unjustly disparaging conservative voices and prosperous businesspeople.