Elon Musk has done it again—this time, by purchasing ABC for $790 million and canceling The View in a dramatic power move. The decision came hot on the heels of Alec Baldwin’s explosive appearance on the show, where he slammed Musk as a “scumbag,” igniting a feud that ended with the show’s abrupt demise.
Musk, who has been vocal about his disdain for mainstream media bias, framed the cancellation as a stand for healthier public discourse. “Speech should empower, not divide,” he said in a statement. But critics argue it’s pure retaliation, pointing to Musk’s history of clashing with detractors.
Baldwin, unapologetic as ever, mocked Musk’s decision, calling it “the ultimate billionaire temper tantrum.” Meanwhile, fans of The View are mourning the loss of a show that dominated daytime TV for years, while Musk’s supporters cheer what they see as a blow against “elite media hypocrisy.”
With Musk now controlling another major media platform, the lines between tech, entertainment, and free speech are blurring faster than ever. One thing’s clear: When Musk gets criticized, he doesn’t just tweet back—he buys the whole network.
