في خطوة مذهلة أحدثت ضجة في عالمي الترفيه والأعمال، أفادت التقارير أن قطب التكنولوجيا إيلون ماسك اشترى شركة ABC مقابل 790 مليون دولار. ولم يهدر الملياردير أي وقت في ممارسة سيطرته الجديدة، فاتخذ القرار المثير للجدل بإلغاء البرنامج الحواري الذي استمر لفترة طويلة.المنظر.
ويأتي هذا الإجراء الجذري في أعقاب تعليق تحريضي من الممثل أليك بالدوين، الذي أشار إلى ماسك بأنه “حقير” خلال حلقة حديثة من العرض.
ويمثل هذا الاستحواذ أحدث غزوة لماسك خارج مجال التكنولوجيا، مما يضيف إلى محفظته الانتقائية، والتي تشمل تسلا، وسبيس إكس، وشرائه الأخير لشركة إكس (تويتر سابقًا). وفي حين تظل التفاصيل حول دوافع ماسك تكهنية، يشير المطلعون إلى أن الصفقة كانت مدفوعة برغبته في مواجهة ما يراه سرديات إعلامية متحيزة.
وفي بيان صدر بعد وقت قصير من الإعلان، تحدث ماسك عن إلغاءThe View
“Free speech is essential, but divisive and hateful rhetoric has no place in constructive dialogue. This decision reflects my commitment to fostering meaningful conversations.”
The controversy began during a heated episode of The View, where Alec Baldwin, a frequent guest, didn’t mince words about Musk. His “scumbag” comment, reportedly in response to Musk’s management style at X, quickly went viral.
Baldwin, no stranger to controversy himself, doubled down on his critique in subsequent interviews, calling Musk a “thin-skinned billionaire who can’t handle criticism.”
For decades, The View has been a cornerstone of daytime television, known for its lively debates and celebrity interviews. Its abrupt cancellation has sparked intense reactions across social media, dividing fans and critics.
Supporters of Musk view the move as a bold statement against what they see as biased media platforms.
“Elon Musk is cleaning house. Finally, someone who isn’t afraid to take on Hollywood elitists,” tweeted one user.
Others, however, accuse Musk of wielding his influence to silence dissent.
“Canceling The View over an insult? This is a dangerous precedent,” wrote another commenter.
The decision has raised eyebrows among industry leaders, with many questioning how Musk’s leadership will impact ABC’s future programming. Some speculate he may steer the network toward more tech-oriented content or use it as a platform to amplify his other ventures.
Critics worry that Musk’s actions signal a troubling trend of billionaires using their wealth to control media narratives.
With The View off the air, its hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, are reportedly exploring new opportunities. Alec Baldwin, meanwhile, has not commented on the show’s cancellation but remains a polarizing figure in the saga.
This latest move cements Musk’s growing influence in the media landscape, a realm where he has increasingly positioned himself as both a disruptor and a lightning rod for controversy.
Whether the decision to cancel The View will bolster his reputation or backfire remains to be seen. One thing is clear: Musk’s bold actions continue to redefine the intersection of tech, media, and culture.
