The dispute began when Musk’s followers singled out Behar, who is often criticised for her opinions on social and political matters. De Niro jumped in right away, fervently supporting Behar.
And lauding her moral character and brilliance. The studio crowd cheered when De Niro said, “Joy has been a voice of reason for years, and she doesn’t deserve the attacks being thrown her way.”
The actor continued talking after that. De Niro changed course and focused on Elon Musk, who is often the focus of controversy because of his vocal and sometimes divisive behaviour.
De Niro bluntly criticised Elon Musk’s actions and business choices, especially his use of Twitter, saying, “Elon Musk doesn’t deserve your trust.”
De Niro went on to further criticise Musk’s public demeanour and his effect on social media, saying, “He shouldn’t be in charge of anything that affects millions of people.”
Many viewers who have criticised Musk’s recent actions and leadership style found resonance in the actor’s forceful remarks.
