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The View Hosts Criticize Musk's $18 Billion Contracts Amid Job Cuts

2/13/2025

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On February 12, The View cohosts took aim at Elon Musk, spotlighting his $18 billion in federal contracts amid recent job cuts. Whoopi Goldberg questioned how Musk's actions could threaten democracy, while Sunny Hostin pointed out potential conflicts of interest. Alyssa Farah Griffin expressed alarm over the lack of transparency regarding cuts that impact vital public services.

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On February 12, The View cohosts took aim at Elon Musk, spotlighting his $18 billion in federal contracts amid recent job cuts. Whoopi Goldberg questioned how Musk's actions could threaten democracy, while Sunny Hostin pointed out potential conflicts of interest. Alyssa Farah Griffin expressed alarm over the lack of transparency regarding cuts that impact vital public services.