Never one to pass up an opportunity to go big (or to space), Musk didn’t stop with his calls for a boycott. In a subsequent series of tweets, Musk floated the idea of hosting future debates on Mars. “Maybe it’s time we take politics off Earth,” Musk joked. “Imagine the candidates debating inside a SpaceX Starship on their way to colonize Mars. No biased moderators—just zero gravity and the future of humanity at stake.”
The internet, of course, exploded with excitement at the mere suggestion, with memes of Trump and Harris debating in spacesuits quickly taking over social media. While Musk’s Mars debate might be a few years (or centuries) away, his broader point was clear: the future of political discourse needs a shake-up, and ABC isn’t cutting it.
As #BoycottABC continues to trend, it remains to be seen just how far Musk’s movement will go. Will ABC see a noticeable dip in viewership or subscriptions as a result of his call to arms? Or will the network stand firm, weathering the storm as just another example of the polarized political landscape?
One thing is certain: Elon Musk, with his legions of followers and seemingly endless energy, won’t be backing down any time soon. Whether he’s calling for boycotts, streaming debates on X, or floating the idea of zero-gravity political showdowns, Musk has solidified his place as one of the most influential—and unpredictable—figures in modern discourse.
