HOT NEWS: Elon Musk Files $70 Million Lawsuit Against Joy Behar and The View After Live On-Air Insult — “They Are Lying About Me”
June 25, 2025 – New York, NY
In a shocking turn of events, tech mogul Elon Musk has filed a $70 million defamation lawsuit against Joy Behar and the producers of ABC’s talk show The View, following a segment where Musk says he was “publicly insulted and falsely attacked.”
The lawsuit, filed early Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, claims Behar and co-hosts made “reckless and knowingly false statements” about Musk’s business practices and personal character during a heated live broadcast last week.
🎙️ The Segment That Sparked It All
During a panel discussion about Musk’s recent policy changes at X (formerly Twitter), Behar launched into a sharp critique:
“This man is dangerous to democracy. He’s not a genius, he’s a manipulator. He’s turning platforms into chaos machines for personal power.”
Other co-hosts joined in, with one labeling Musk a “digital dictator” and accusing him of “profiting off misinformation.” Musk, who was not present to respond, took to X just hours later.
💥 Musk Responds: “They Are Lying About Me”
Elon Musk wasted no time firing back. In a post viewed over 90 million times, he wrote:
“Joy Behar and The View just broadcast lies about me. This isn’t debate — it’s defamation. They’re pretending it’s commentary, but it’s character assassination.”
Shortly after, his legal team confirmed they were preparing formal action. Today, the lawsuit was officially filed, citing defamation, emotional distress, and damage to reputation.
⚖️ Details of the Lawsuit
According to court documents:
Musk is seeking $70 million in damages
He demands a public retraction and apology
The suit accuses The View of using its platform to “systematically target” him for “ratings and ideological attacks”
A spokesperson for Musk stated:
“Free speech does not protect knowingly false statements. This was a smear, not a debate.”
🗣️ ABC & The View Respond
ABC has yet to release a formal statement, but insiders say the network’s legal department is “reviewing the claim closely.” Joy Behar, known for her fiery opinions, addressed the controversy briefly today:
“I’m not intimidated. We talk about public figures, and we’re allowed to have opinions. Last I checked, it’s still America.”
The studio audience responded with applause—but legal experts warn this case might not be so easy to dismiss.
🧠 Legal Experts Weigh In
Media law analyst Sarah Klein told CNBC:
“If Musk can prove intentional malice or reckless disregard for the truth, he may actually have a strong case. Public figures have to meet a high standard — but this wasn’t subtle.”
Some warn the case could have broader implications for media freedom and celebrity commentary.
🔮 What’s Next?
A court date is expected to be set within weeks. Musk’s legal team has also hinted at pursuing further action if the segment is not removed from ABC’s platforms.
This clash between one of the world’s most high-profile entrepreneurs and daytime TV’s most outspoken panel is shaping up to be a high-stakes battle over speech, power, and reputation.
One thing is certain: neither side is backing down.
