Elon Musk Called a "Bastard" on The View—Shocking On-Air Clash with Sunny Hostin

Elon Musk’s controversial presence in media and politics has officially reached a boiling point—and this time, the backlash unfolded live on national television.

During a heated segment on The View, co-host Sunny Hostin didn’t hold back, openly calling Musk a “bastard” in front of the live audience. The moment stunned viewers and even left her fellow hosts momentarily speechless.

What led to this explosive moment, and how did Musk respond?

The discussion started as a panel debate about Musk’s growing influence over politics, media, and free speech on X (formerly Twitter). As expected, the conversation quickly turned heated, with Hostin taking direct aim at Musk’s controversial behavior.

"Let’s be real," Hostin began, clearly frustrated. "This man is reckless, he promotes dangerous rhetoric, and quite frankly—he’s a bastard."

The audience gasped, and for a brief moment, even Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar seemed caught off guard by the unfiltered attack.

But Hostin wasn’t done. She continued:

"He’s out here playing kingmaker in politics, spreading misinformation, and now, what? He thinks he gets to decide who deserves awards, who belongs in media, who gets a platform? He’s acting like some tech overlord, and I’ve had enough."

Her passionate outburst instantly went viral, with clips circulating on social media within minutes.

Most expected Musk to fire back immediately, but his response stunned everyone.

Instead of his usual sarcastic, biting comebacks, Musk reportedly reacted with an eerie calm, simply posting on X:

"Amusing. When they have no arguments left, they resort to name-calling."

While some saw his response as calculated restraint, others believe he was genuinely taken aback by the intensity of the on-air attack.

Musk has never been afraid of controversy, but his recent actions have pushed more people to openly criticize him.

From his ongoing battles with mainstream media to his attacks on political figures, transgender athletes, and even TV shows like The View, Musk has become a polarizing figure.

Even some of his former supporters are starting to distance themselves, frustrated by what they see as his growing obsession with political power.

Hostin’s outburst on The View was just the latest sign that public sentiment toward Musk is shifting, with more people speaking out against his influence.

Now, the question is: Will Musk escalate the feud, or will he let it die down?

• Will he retaliate with more attacks on The View?
• Will he challenge Hostin directly on X?
• Or will he take this moment as a warning that his public perception is spiraling?

Either way, one thing is certain—Musk’s actions are rubbing people the wrong way, and the backlash is getting louder and more public.