Whoopi Goldberg Dismisses ‘Fake’ Trump-Musk Feud: ‘Y’all Bought Into It’

The ongoing clash between former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has taken center stage in the media, but not everyone is convinced it’s as serious as it seems. On Monday’s live episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg sparked a heated debate with her cohosts, dismissing the feud between Trump and Musk as a “fake” distraction, while others, including Alyssa Farah Griffin, who once worked for Trump, defended the authenticity of the fallout.

The tension began during a Hot Topics discussion about the sparring between Trump and Musk, which has escalated over recent political developments. Griffin, who has been a conservative voice on the show, argued that the feud was real, citing Trump’s sharp retort about going after Musk’s Pentagon contracts in response to criticism from the billionaire.

“I love that y’all bought into it,” Goldberg said, expressing skepticism about the feud’s legitimacy. “This is another distraction to keep us talking about what they want us to talk about, instead of what we’re actually talking about.”

Alyssa Farah Griffin: “It’s Not Fake”

Griffin, clearly not agreeing with Goldberg’s assessment, shot back, stressing that the feud was indeed real. “It’s not fake,” she said, defending Musk and Trump’s back-and-forth. She also suggested that Goldberg was “giving him too much credit” by labeling the tension as a manufactured distraction.

Goldberg, however, remained firm in her stance, saying, “No, no, no. I just feel like, oh, suddenly everybody’s upset about stuff. I’m sorry, no. I’m not buying it.” She further criticized the narrative around the feud, implying that it was being used to sideline more important issues. “They lie. I don’t believe anything they say anymore because they’ve shown themselves not to be the most trustworthy people.”

The Fallout Between Trump and Musk

The dispute between Trump and Musk began after Trump proposed a “big beautiful bill,” which Musk opposed, claiming it would negatively impact the federal deficit. Musk also reignited old claims about Trump’s potential connection to the infamous child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which only added fuel to the fire.

In response to Musk’s allegations, Vice President JD Vance defended Trump in an interview, stating that there was no wrongdoing regarding Epstein. The tensions between the two high-profile figures appear to be simmering, but for now, Goldberg maintains her belief that it’s nothing more than a manufactured distraction for the media and the public.

A Divided Opinion

Goldberg’s comments have sparked mixed reactions from both The View’s panel and its viewers. While some see the feud as nothing more than a media ploy, others like Griffin argue that the conflict is genuine and should be taken seriously. The ongoing dispute between Trump and Musk, especially over the issues surrounding Musk’s relationship with Epstein, continues to dominate the conversation.

For now, it’s clear that the debate between Whoopi Goldberg and Alyssa Farah Griffin reflects the larger divide in how the media and public view the dynamics of the Trump-Musk feud. Whether it’s a real political rift or a fabricated spectacle, it seems the conversation will keep evolving, with both sides continuing to make their cases.

The View airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on ABC, with the panel’s sharp debates over political issues—such as this one—keeping viewers on their toes.