A wave of social media outrage erupted recently over a viral claim that Elon Musk allegedly referred to The View as a “meeting place for stupid women” and called for a boycott of the popular daytime talk show. The rumor sparked immediate backlash from fans and members of the show’s cast. But a closer look at the origins of the claim reveals that the controversy is based entirely on misinformation.

No Evidence, All Satire

In reality, there is no credible evidence to support the notion that Musk ever made such a statement.

Back in August 2024, PolitiFact, a leading nonpartisan fact-checking organization, investigated similar accusations. Their research found that the original article fueling the rumor came from a satirical website that clearly labeled itself as such. Despite this, the quote was widely shared across social media platforms, stripped of its satirical context.

Likewise, Snopes, another respected fact-checking site, weighed in on related claims—including reports that ABC had lost one million viewers due to Musk’s alleged boycott. Snopes found those claims to be completely baseless, lacking any data or credible sources to back them up.

A Cautionary Tale About Viral Misinformation

This viral hoax is yet another example of how easily satire can morph into “fake news” once it’s removed from its original context. As platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok continue to amplify content at lightning speed, it becomes increasingly important to verify before sharing.

While Elon Musk is no stranger to media controversy, there is no public record or statement in which he insulted the cast of The View or urged viewers to boycott the show.

The Bottom Line

Despite the outrage, this particular drama is based on fiction, not fact. As of now, there is no legitimate proof that Elon Musk has ever made disparaging comments about The View or its hosts. The quote in question appears to have originated from a satire website and was later taken out of context by viral posts.