‘The View’ Cohosts Rip Into Trump, Despite Rumored Request to Dial Down Negative Coverage
- On May 22, the co-hosts of The View on ABC continued their forceful criticism of President Trump despite internal messages to reduce political commentary.
- A May 21 report from the Daily Beast revealed that top executives at Disney and ABC News recommended reducing the amount of political discussion on the show, although they presented this as a suggestion rather than a formal mandate.
- The View’s hosts rejected the suggestion, stating their audience expects political discussions, especially concerning Trump’s South Africa meeting and disputed claims about white genocide.
- During the May 22 show, Goldberg declared, “There's no white genocide, OK?”, countering Trump’s false claims and dedicating the first ten minutes to politics despite executive concerns.
- This episode highlights tensions between the hosts’ political focus and Disney executives’ efforts to balance content amid a politically sensitive and turbulent environment.
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