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

In a dramatic legal move that has already sent shockwaves through both the entertainment and business worlds, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has reportedly filed a defamation lawsuit against comedian and television host Joy Behar, along with the production team behind the ABC talk show The View. The lawsuit seeks $70 million in damages for what Musk’s legal team describes as “malicious and defamatory statements” aired during a recent segment.

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The incident in question occurred during a live episode of The View earlier this week, in which Behar and her co-hosts were discussing Musk’s influence on politics, his business ethics, and his recent activity on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). During the discussion, Behar allegedly made remarks characterizing Musk as “a danger to democracy” and accused him of “manipulating public opinion through misinformation and unchecked power.”

According to the legal complaint, Musk’s attorneys argue that these statements crossed the line from opinion to defamation, painting him in a “knowingly false and damaging light” with the intent of harming his reputation and business interests. The filing goes on to claim that the remarks have already led to “measurable reputational damage” for Musk, including a dip in Tesla stock and backlash from key business partners.

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“Elon Musk welcomes robust debate and criticism, but there is a clear legal boundary between opinion and defamation,” said Alex Spiro, Musk’s lead attorney, in a statement released shortly after the lawsuit was filed. “What was said on The View was not only reckless but completely false, and Mr. Musk has no choice but to seek justice through the courts.”

ABC has yet to release an official statement, but sources close to the network say internal discussions are underway. Representatives for Joy Behar have not commented on the matter publicly, though insiders suggest she stands by her statements and will defend them as protected speech under the First Amendment.

Legal experts are already weighing in, with some noting that public figures like Musk face a high bar in defamation cases. “To succeed, Musk’s team would need to prove not just that the statements were false, but that they were made with ‘actual malice’ — meaning Behar either knew they were false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth,” said constitutional law professor Dana Clarke of Columbia University.

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This isn’t Musk’s first brush with high-profile legal disputes. Over the years, he has clashed with regulators, short-sellers, and media figures, often using litigation as a tool to push back against what he perceives as unfair treatment. However, suing a major network and one of daytime TV’s most recognizable personalities marks a bold — and risky — escalation.

As the case unfolds, it promises to raise critical questions about the limits of free speech, the power of media platforms, and the reputation management of one of the world’s most influential and controversial figures.

For now, all eyes are on what happens next — both in court and on camera.

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