As with most things involving Elon Musk, the reasons are both mysterious and dramatic. The billionaire initially remained tight-lipped, but when he finally decided to speak out, he did so in the most Musk way possible: a series of cryptic tweets followed by a bombshell interview.
“ABC is a disgrace to the media industry,” Musk tweeted. “I expected better from a network that’s supposed to inform and inspire. Instead, they just sell garbage.”
The public immediately exploded with speculation. Was Musk upset over ABC’s editorial decisions? Did they want to tone down his grandiose visions of interplanetary conquest? Or did they dare to fact-check one of his famous rants about the dangers of AI overlords?
In a subsequent interview, Musk elaborated on his frustrations with the network, claiming they were more interested in ratings and corporate pandering than showcasing real innovation. “They wanted more drama, less science,” Musk explained. “They wanted me to turn the show into some cheap reality TV competition. This was supposed to be about humanity’s future, not just another cash grab for prime-time advertising dollars.”
