Whoopi Goldberg has sparked controversy after making fun of Elon Musk’s son’s name, “X,” during a recent episode of The View. 

Social media erupted with criticism, with many users accusing Goldberg of hypocrisy and even bullying for ridiculing a child’s name.

Goldberg’s Comments on The View

Goldberg, who has been a co-host on the popular talk show for 18 seasons, 

has never shied away from voicing her opinions on high-profile figures like Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump. 

However, her latest remarks about Musk’s child have not gone over well with many viewers.

During the discussion, Goldberg mentioned that Musk and his son, X, had visited the White House to meet with President Trump. Her co-host, Joy Behar, interrupted, seemingly confused, and asked, “X?” referring to the child’s name.

Goldberg responded, “I did not name the child, and I don’t want to hear anymore mess about our names, okay, okay,” as she spoke directly into the camera.

While the audience laughed at the exchange, many social media users felt the joke was inappropriate and unnecessary, especially given that the subject was a child.

Social Media Backlash

Goldberg’s comments quickly ignited outrage on X (formerly Twitter), with many users slamming her for mocking Musk’s son’s name while ignoring the uniqueness of her own stage name.

One user wrote, “Wow… Whoopi just spent multiple minutes making fun of Elon Musk’s son’s name. Your name is literally WHOOPI.”

Another criticized her apparent double standard, saying, “Whoopi Goldberg mocking Elon’s son’s name. The same people who cry about ‘bullying’ have no problem doing it themselves.”

Some users were particularly harsh, accusing Goldberg of targeting a child unfairly. “Whoopi Goldberg is now making fun of Elon’s kid’s name as the audience laughs. Picking on a child. She’s evil,” one person posted.

Others ridiculed Goldberg’s own name in response to her remarks. One viral tweet read, “Whoopi makes fun of Elon’s son’s name as the deranged audience laughs. Her name is LITERALLY ‘Whoopi,’ named after a kid’s toy that makes fart noises.”

Another user called her out directly, saying, “Whoopi Goldberg is making fun of Elon’s son’s name. She’s pure trash.”

Goldberg Criticizes Musk’s Business Practices

In addition to her remarks about Musk’s son, Goldberg also took aim at the billionaire’s financial dealings and recent government cutback proposals.

She pointed out that Musk’s companies, SpaceX and Tesla, have received significant federal funding. “Over the last decade, Musk’s companies, SpaceX and Tesla, were awarded at least $18 billion in federal contracts… and since the president’s election, his net worth has increased $64 billion, or nearly 25 percent,” she stated.

Goldberg then suggested that Musk should be more focused on reducing his own reliance on government contracts rather than making cuts elsewhere. “So yeah, I’m going to say, ‘You want to cut something? Cut some of the stuff you’re taking out,’” she added.

Ongoing Tensions Between Musk and The View

This is not the first time Goldberg and her co-hosts on The View have criticized Musk. The billionaire has often been a target of discussion on the show, particularly regarding his business decisions, political views, and social media activity.

Musk himself has been known to respond to public criticism, often engaging in online debates with celebrities and politicians. While he has not yet commented directly on Goldberg’s remarks, the controversy continues to fuel online discussions about media bias, name-shaming, and whether children of public figures should be fair game for ridicule.

Final Thoughts

While The View is known for its outspoken hosts and lively debates, Goldberg’s decision to mock Musk’s son’s name has struck a nerve with many viewers. Critics argue that targeting a child’s name crosses a line, especially when it comes from someone who has long been an advocate against bullying.

Whether Goldberg will address the backlash remains to be seen, but the debate over celebrity children, media responsibility, and the ethics of public commentary is far from over.

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