The incident unfolded when Goldberg, during a segment, casually tossed out the theory without any substantiation, igniting a firestorm of backlash. Musk’s legal representatives wasted no time, accusing Goldberg and “The View” of character assassination and knowingly spreading misinformation. In a public appearance following the lawsuit, a visibly shaken Goldberg fought back tears while attempting to clarify her remarks, claiming they were inspired by her cat, rather than intended as a serious accusation against Musk and Vance.
