The host’s barrage of criticisms came thick and fast, alleging Musk of harboring dangerous ambitions and acting unethically in his business practices. Goldberg went as far as accusing him of creating a monopoly in the tech industry and damaging the Earth through his SpaceX projects.
Not one to back down, Musk fired back, defending his projects and his commitment to improving humanity’s future. But it wasn’t enough to quench the storm that Goldberg’s allegations stirred up.
A few days post the show, Musk initiated the lawsuit, citing defamation and damage to his reputation. According to Musk’s legal representatives, the billionaire is taking a stand against what he perceives as the unchecked spread of false information by the media.
