In a stunning escalation, billionaire Elon Musk took decisive action against the hosts of The View after they repeatedly mocked his 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, during a live broadcast on February 12, 2025. The hosts, led by Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, targeted the toddler’s unique name and his appearance at a White House press conference, sparking outrage online. Musk’s unexpected response left the hosts scrambling and sent a clear message: no one attacks his family without consequences.

The incident unfolded when Goldberg, discussing Musk’s Oval Office appearance with President Donald Trump, sarcastically remarked, “Yesterday, Elon Musk took his son X to a press conference. X? I did not name the child!” Behar chimed in, “And little Instagram,” mocking Musk’s social media platform X. The audience laughed, but the jabs didn’t stop there. Behar added, “What’s next, naming his kid TikTok?” as the panel giggled. The segment, meant to critique Musk’s political influence, veered into personal attacks on his son, prompting fury on X. Users blasted the hosts, with one writing, “Shaming a 4-year-old? The View’s hit a new low!”

Musk, known for his fierce protectiveness, didn’t let the insults slide. On February 13, 2025, he announced a surprise lawsuit against The View and its parent company, ABC, for defamation and emotional distress, seeking $50 million in damages. In a blistering X post, Musk wrote, “Mocking a child’s name on live TV is vile. ABC will answer for this.” The lawsuit alleges the hosts’ “malicious” comments caused “irreparable harm” to X and his family, citing the viral clip’s impact on the toddler’s public exposure. Legal experts say the case, while unconventional, could set a precedent for protecting minors from media attacks.

The backlash was swift. X users rallied behind Musk, with #BoycottTheView trending and calls to cancel the show gaining traction. Lara Trump, on Hannity, called the hosts’ behavior “a new low,” fueling conservative outrage. Meanwhile, The View’s ratings reportedly dipped as advertisers faced pressure to pull funding. Sources claim ABC executives, blindsided by Musk’s move, urged the素, but the hosts refused to apologize, doubling down on their “free speech” defense.

Musk’s action wasn’t just legal. Insiders reveal he personally called ABC’s CEO, demanding accountability, and hinted at leveraging his X platform to expose the network’s “bias.” The hosts, caught off guard, issued a vague statement about “lively debate” but stopped short of an apology, fearing it would weaken their defense.

As the lawsuit looms, the saga has ignited a firestorm. Supporters hail Musk as a father defending his son, while critics accuse him of overreacting to “harmless” jokes. With X Æ A-Xii’s mother, Grimes, also condemning the hosts’ “cruelty,” the battle lines are drawn. One thing’s certain: Musk’s surprise move has put The View on notice, and the fallout is far from over.