His admirers contend that rather than being demonized, his groundbreaking contributions to technology and space exploration need to be honored.
But over the years, Musk’s image has been tarnished by a number of scandals, including claims that he promoted conspiracy theories and displayed unpredictable behavior on social media.
THE FALLOUT The continuing dispute has sparked debate about how the media shapes the public’s opinion of powerful people like Musk.
Some fans have voiced concerns that The View is more concerned with sensationalism than with having serious conversations about technology and its effects on society,
Even as the program continues to criticize him. Media figures who have considerable influence over public opinion have called for responsibility as a result of this change in tone.