Joy Behar finds herself in hot water after a politically charged episode of "The View."
According to Breitbart, the co-host's critical comments toward Donald Trump concerning Barack Obama might lead to the show's cancellation.
Joy Behar, a long-standing co-host on ABC’s talk show The View, recently faced significant backlash after she condemned former President Donald Trump.
She responded to Trump’s claims—fueled by recently declassified documents released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard—accusing former President Barack Obama of misconduct in the Trump-Russia collusion investigations.
The documents allege that Obama and his cabinet members politicized intelligence post-Trump's election victory in 2016, an accusation that has stirred widespread debate. In a discussion on the show, Behar countered Trump's call for an investigation into Obama, prompting a sharp response from Trump supporters and some media analysts.
In a biting critique of Trump and defense of Obama, Behar juxtaposed the former presidents, highlighting Obama's qualities and accusing Trump of envy:
First of all, who tried to overthrow the government on Jan. 6? Who was that again? That was not Obama. The thing about him is he’s so jealous of Obama, because Obama is everything that he is not: Trim, smart, handsome, happily married, and can sing Al Green’s song ‘Let's Stay Together’ better than Al Green. And Trump cannot stand it. It’s driving him crazy. Green is not a good color.
White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers fiercely criticized Behar, labeling her an "irrelevant loser" and accusing her of suffering from "Trump Derangement Syndrome." Rogers warned of potential repercussions for "The View," noting a significant dip in its ratings.
Rogers's statement heated the conversation surrounding the future of the show:
Joy Behar is an irrelevant loser suffering from a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome. It’s no surprise that ‘The View’s ratings hit an all-time low last year. She should self-reflect on her own jealousy of President Trump’s historic popularity before her show is the next to be pulled off-air.
Despite these criticisms, a spokesperson for "The View" defended the show’s performance. They highlighted a viewership uptick and stated that the show continues to lead the daytime talk show segment for five consecutive seasons.
According to their metrics, "The View" has not only increased its total viewer count but also its ratings among women aged 18 to 49.
Their rebuttal emphasized the show’s robust standing in the competitive television landscape:
"The View is up in total viewers and women 18-49, versus the comparable weeks last season, to its most-watched in four years" and "season to date, ‘The View’ is ranking No. 1 in households and total viewers among all network daytime talk shows and news programs for the fifth straight season."
The controversy surrounding Joy Behar’s remarks on "The View" highlights the polarizing nature of current political discourse in media. While some argue for the protection of free speech, others see the criticism as a threat to the show's survival. As discussions unfold and ratings are scrutinized, "The View" remains at the forefront of America's cultural and political dialogues.
Despite the controversy, the show's defense claims a strong position in network rankings, suggesting that even heated debates may fuel public interest rather than extinguish it.
