Elon Musk sues Whoopi Goldberg and ‘The View’ for $80 million, alleging defamation.

Elon Musk sues Whoopi Goldberg and ‘The View’ for $80 million, alleging defamation.

In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk, the visionary behind SpaceX and Tesla, is embroiled in a legal battle with The View and its host, Whoopi Goldberg. Musk has filed a $60 million defamation lawsuit against the media giant and Goldberg, alleging that they have spread false information about him.

The lawsuit stems from a contentious interview Musk had on The View, where Goldberg questioned his business practices and ethics. Musk, known for his ambitious projects and controversial statements, defended himself during the interview but later decided to take legal action.

Goldberg has not publicly commented on the lawsuit, and ABC, the network that airs The View, has also remained silent. The lawsuit raises questions about the role of the media and the limits of free speech, as well as the power dynamics between a billionaire entrepreneur and a popular talk show host.

As the legal battle unfolds, the world watches to see if Musk will prevail against the media giant and what impact it will have on his reputation and the future of media coverage of public figures.