In what has become a signature Elon Musk move, the tech billionaire has taken to his favorite platform—formerly known as Twitter, now simply “X”—to call for a full-blown boycott of ABC Network.

His frustration stems from the media frenzy surrounding the recent presidential debate, which aired on ABC, and the wave of criticism that followed its contentious moderation. Musk, never one to mince words, didn’t hold back, declaring ABC “the worst network” and rallying his millions of followers with the battle cry, “Let’s take ‘em down!”

The internet quickly ignited with reactions, with Musk fans and critics alike weighing in on what has become a viral call for canceling one of the largest media outlets in the U.S. As always, Musk’s pronouncement has everyone buzzing, and it seems this latest skirmish in the media wars is only just beginning.

The chaos began during the most recent presidential debate, where tensions were as high as they’ve ever been between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The event was moderated by ABC’s David Muir and Linsey Davis, who found themselves in the hot seat after seemingly struggling to keep the debate on track.

What followed was a media firestorm of accusations—Trump supporters cried foul, saying the moderators fact-checked Trump unfairly, while Harris supporters claimed the network wasn’t hard enough on the former president.

As soon as the tweet hit the airwaves, it was clear that Musk had started something bigger than just a debate critique. With his massive online following, Musk’s rallying cry was the spark that set off a social media firestorm, turning ABC into the latest casualty of the culture wars.

In classic Musk fashion, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO didn’t stop with one tweet. Over the next few hours, Musk continued to lambast ABC for what he called their “blatant bias” and lack of journalistic integrity. “We deserve better from our media,” Musk tweeted. “ABC is outdated, irrelevant, and nothing more than a corporate puppet. It’s time to take them down.”

The billionaire’s crusade against ABC quickly morphed into a broader criticism of mainstream media, something Musk has frequently sparred with in the past. He accused the network of stifling free speech and manipulating narratives to suit political agendas—a frequent target of Musk’s ire.

Musk’s call for a boycott resonated deeply with his online followers, many of whom share his distrust of the media and have followed him through various campaigns, from criticizing COVID lockdowns to championing the expansion of free speech on X. Within hours, the hashtag #BoycottABC was trending across social media, and thousands of users echoed Musk’s sentiment, vowing to ditch the network for good.

As with any major Musk declaration, the reactions were immediate and polarized. His loyal fans—ranging from Tesla owners to Dogecoin enthusiasts—enthusiastically supported the boycott, posting memes, videos, and tweets denouncing ABC. “I canceled my cable subscription just now,” tweeted one user. “ABC doesn’t deserve another dime from us.”

Another user posted, “If Musk says ABC is bad, then I believe him. This debate was a joke, and we’re done with them.”