Oprah Winfrey shocked public opinion when a speech targeted Elon Musk on The View program. In an unexpected moment, she called Musk “bastard, a bad man”, making the atmosphere in the studio immediately tense. The audience present there could not help but be stunned by this offensive comment from one of the most powerful figures in the media.
Immediately after this statement, Elon Musk, who was famous for his straightforward reactions and did not hesitate to confront anyone, had a reaction that made the whole room in silence. Although the specific content of the response has not been fully published, according to the sources present at the scene, Musk’s confident and sharp attitude has made Oprah Winfrey confused. Facing the pressure from the reaction of the audience as well as other guests, Oprah was forced to apologize soon.
The online community quickly divided into two mixed opinions. Some people criticize Oprah for their lack of thought on television, saying that an influential person like her should not let emotions dominate when speaking about others. Others appreciate how Musk handled the situation, continuing to consolidate the image of a brave businessman, not easily shaken by public criticism
This incident is becoming a hot topic on social networking platforms. Many people predict that this is not just a random incident but may also be related to the profound conflicts between these two powerful figures. While Oprah Winfrey has no official statement but apologizing, Elon Musk does not seem to be too concerned, continue his activities without any other feedback on the incident.
Although this may be just a tense moment on television, it is clear that it has created a big wave of controversy in the public opinion. The event once again showed the level of the influence of celebrities in the digital media age and how their statements could become the focus of attention in a moment.
