On The View, co-host Sunny Hostin shocked the audience by calling Elon Musk a “bastard” during a heated discussion about his controversial actions. The remark left the studio in stunned silence, prompting Joy Behar to quickly apologize.
Musk responded on social media, writing “Classy” with a laughing emoji, which went viral. The incident sparked a debate on social media, with some supporting Hostin for speaking her mind, while others criticized her unprofessionalism. Behar apologized, but Hostin did not immediately retract her comment.
The controversy raised questions about the role of public figures in discourse and the fine line between opinion and insult. The fallout continues as Musk’s followers rally behind him, while the debate over media accountability persists.
