BREAKING: Alec Baldwin Calls Elon Musk ‘A Scumbag’ on The View — Musk’s Response Sets Internet on Fire

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In a fiery segment that quickly spiraled into chaos, actor Alec Baldwin stunned audiences on The View after launching a profanity-laced tirade against Elon Musk, branding the tech mogul a “scumbag” live on air. What began as a panel discussion on billionaire influence in politics and media quickly turned personal, leading to one of the show’s most explosive moments in recent memory.


The Verbal Bombshell

Baldwin, known for his bluntness and controversial moments, was appearing on The View to promote an upcoming film when the conversation turned to freedom of speech, misinformation, and the role of platforms like X (formerly Twitter) in shaping public discourse.

That’s when Baldwin snapped.

“You’ve got this guy, Musk, running around pretending to be some genius savior,” Baldwin said, visibly agitated. “He’s not a genius. He’s a manipulative scumbag who hides behind ‘free speech’ to let dangerous lunatics run wild.”

The studio audience let out an audible gasp, and co-hosts Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin appeared momentarily stunned. Even Whoopi Goldberg, no stranger to strong opinions, stepped in to try and cool the temperature.

“Alec, let’s maybe keep it—” Goldberg began before being cut off by Baldwin again:

“I said what I said. Someone needs to stop worshipping this guy like he’s Tony Stark. He’s not. He’s a liability.”


Musk Responds Swiftly

It didn’t take long for Elon Musk to fire back. Within minutes of the episode airing, Musk took to X to respond in his signature blunt style:

“If Alec Baldwin thinks I’m a scumbag, I must be doing something right. I’d rather be called names by Hollywood elites than be one.”

He followed up with a second post dripping with sarcasm:

“Wasn’t this the same guy who said we need more civility in public life? Cute.”

The posts quickly went viral, each gaining millions of views and sparking a digital firestorm.


Online Reaction Explodes

Social media lit up immediately as users weighed in on the feud:

@AmericaFirstViewers: “Alec Baldwin calling anyone a scumbag is the peak of irony.”

@ProgressiveWatch: “Musk is a billionaire troll. Alec said what a lot of people are thinking.”

@RealTalkMike: “Elon Musk lives rent-free in every celebrity’s head. And he loves it.”

The hashtags #BaldwinVsMusk, #ViewMeltdown, and #ScumbagGate trended across multiple platforms within hours.


ABC Execs Caught Off Guard

Behind the scenes, sources at ABC were reportedly blindsided by Baldwin’s unscripted outburst.

“We knew Alec had strong opinions, but this went beyond what was expected,” said one anonymous producer. “There’s concern about possible fallout.”

While no disciplinary action has been announced, executives are said to be reviewing the segment to determine whether edits or statements will be made before it airs in syndication.


A Growing Divide in Hollywood

The incident highlights a deeper rift in Hollywood and American culture more broadly: the war between traditional liberal entertainers and disruptive tech moguls who’ve embraced contrarian or libertarian views.

Musk, in particular, has become a lightning rod for both criticism and admiration. As owner of X, founder of SpaceX and Tesla, and an increasingly vocal critic of “woke” culture, Musk has earned both praise as a free-speech champion and condemnation as an enabler of extremism.

Baldwin’s comments reflect a growing frustration among some in the entertainment industry who view Musk as a dangerous figure cloaked in innovation.


Final Thoughts

In a media landscape dominated by outrage and ideology, the Baldwin-Musk clash feels emblematic of a larger culture war. One man is a controversial actor with a reputation for outbursts. The other, a tech titan who thrives on provocation.

As always, Elon Musk seems to have come out of the controversy more energized than rattled—and once again, The View proves it’s still America’s most unpredictable daytime battleground.

Whether this is just another flash-in-the-pan feud or the beginning of something bigger remains to be seen. But one thing is certain:

The war of words between Baldwin and Musk is far from over.

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