15 Minutes Ago: Elon Musk Demands $70 Million in Damages, Sues Joy Behar and The View for Defamation

In a move that has sent shockwaves through both the media and tech worlds, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially filed a $70 million defamation lawsuit against The View and longtime co-host Joy Behar. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, claims that recent statements made on the popular daytime talk show have caused significant damage to Musk’s reputation and businesses.

According to court documents obtained earlier today, Musk alleges that Joy Behar made “knowingly false and malicious” remarks about his personal life, ethics, and leadership style during a recent live broadcast. Musk’s legal team argues that these comments crossed the line from opinion into defamation, accusing The View of airing “baseless attacks” that were “intended to mislead the public and tarnish Mr. Musk’s character.”

“This isn’t about criticism or free speech,” Musk stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “This is about lies being broadcast as facts on national television. I will not allow my name and reputation to be dragged through the mud without consequence.”

While the exact statements that triggered the lawsuit have not yet been fully released to the public, sources close to Musk claim that Behar allegedly suggested Musk was involved in unethical business practices related to one of his companies—comments which his legal team claims are “entirely false, defamatory, and harmful to investor confidence.”

Joy Behar and The View have not yet responded publicly to the lawsuit, but ABC executives are reportedly reviewing footage and preparing a formal statement. Legal analysts say that while defamation lawsuits involving public figures can be difficult to win due to the high standard of proof, the amount of damages Musk is seeking—$70 million—is likely intended to make a statement as much as seek compensation.

Social media has exploded with opinions from both Musk’s supporters and critics. Some argue that Musk has every right to defend his name from slander, while others believe this may be a form of silencing dissent or critical media voices.

“This is going to be a landmark case if it moves forward,” said media law expert Dr. Lena Thompson. “It pits one of the most powerful tech figures in the world against one of the most watched daytime shows on television. The outcome could reshape how talk shows and news outlets comment on public figures moving forward.”

As of now, The View remains scheduled to air as usual, with no indication that Behar will step down or be suspended during the legal proceedings. Meanwhile, Musk appears ready to take the matter all the way to court.

With tensions high and public interest growing by the hour, this unexpected legal showdown is shaping up to be one of the most high-profile defamation battles of the decade.