The hosts of The View have sparked controversy yet again, this time for making fun of Elon Musk’s four-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, during a recent episode. 

Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar ridiculed the child’s unique name while discussing Musk’s White House visit, 

where the Tesla CEO appeared alongside U.S. President Donald Trump for a press conference and executive order signing related to Musk’s DOGE initiative.

The Controversial Segment on The View

During Wednesday’s episode, Goldberg brought up Musk’s White House visit, pointing out that he had brought his young son along.

“Yesterday, Elon Musk took his son X to a press conference,” Goldberg noted.

Before she could finish, Behar interrupted with a question that seemed to poke fun at the child’s name:

“X?” she asked, feigning confusion.

Goldberg continued, adding sarcastically, “I did not name the child, and I don’t want to hear any more mess about our names,” prompting laughter from the panel.

As she attempted to return to the topic, she said, “Anyway, he took little X,” but Behar cut in once more with a joke:

“And little Instagram.”

The remark was an apparent jab at Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), which shares a name with his son. However, Behar’s joke fell flat when it was pointed out that Musk has no connection to Instagram, which is owned by Meta, the parent company of Facebook.

Social Media Outrage: “They Really Have No Bottom to Their Nastiness”

The segment quickly ignited backlash online, with social media users condemning Goldberg and Behar for targeting a child. Many felt the mockery was inappropriate, especially given X’s young age.

“It seems they CAN sink lower. Such trash!” one user wrote.

Another person called out the show’s pattern of criticism, stating, “Going after children, as all liberals do.”

A third user added, “Wow—mean AND dumb. They really have no bottom to their nastiness.”

Others labeled Goldberg and Behar as “shameful” and “absolute worst,” questioning why they would mock a four-year-old.

Grimes Reacts to Her Son’s White House Appearance

Grimes, the mother of X Æ A-Xii, also weighed in on the situation, though her concerns were more about her son’s public exposure than the hosts’ remarks.

The 36-year-old Canadian artist, whose real name is Claire Boucher, expressed her unease on Musk’s platform, X, writing:

“He should not be in public like this.”

She later thanked those who alerted her about her son’s appearance at the White House, but added, “But I’m glad he was polite. Sigh.”

The View’s Hosts No Strangers to Controversy

Goldberg and Behar, both known for their outspoken opinions, have faced backlash before. The two hosts, who go by their stage names, have often been criticized for their blunt and sometimes controversial commentary. While Behar’s given name is Josephine, Goldberg was born Caryn Elaine Johnson.

Their comments about Musk’s son are just the latest in a series of divisive moments on The View, a show that frequently tackles politics, pop culture, and current events with strong—and often polarizing—opinions.

Final Thoughts

While Musk himself has not publicly commented on the incident, the backlash against Goldberg and Behar highlights the fine line between political humor and inappropriate targeting—especially when children are involved.

Whether or not The View will address the controversy remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the debate over media personalities ridiculing public figures’ children isn’t going away anytime soon.

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