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Bill Maher Slams ‘The View’ Hosts as ‘Not the Best Advertisement for Women’
NO LOC, AUG 11 – Bill Maher said The View's hosts lack honesty and effectiveness in representing women and criticized their political approach, citing concerns over credibility and divisive commentary.
- In May 2024, HBO host Bill Maher appeared on The View, where he engaged in a heated exchange with co-host Sunny Hostin regarding Israel’s actions in its conflict with Hamas.
- Maher criticized The View's co-hosts, especially Whoopi Goldberg, whose July claim equated Black oppression in the U.S. to women's oppression in Iran, calling it infuriating.
- Maher expressed doubts about The View hosts’ effectiveness as women's representatives and described the show as unhelpful to Democrats and electoral discourse.
- He argued Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas, a terrorist group seeking genocide, stating, "That's what happens in a war."
- Maher's remarks highlight ongoing tensions in political discourse on The View and media portrayal of women amid contentious Israel-Hamas coverage.
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The Independent (US)Bill Maher claims The View is not ‘the best advertisement for women’
The TV host appeared on ‘The View’ in May 2024
Bill Maher: The View Is Not ‘the Best Advertisement for Women’
Bill Maher: The View Is Not ‘the Best Advertisement for Women’ admin Mon, 08/11/2025 - 13:51 Article URL https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2025/08/11/bill-maher-view-not-best-advertisement-women Article Source NewsBusters Article Description The hits kept coming for ABC News’ The View during their 2025 summer hiatus. In the Monday release of his Club Random podcast, comedian Bill Maher was sitting down with actress Drew …
Bill Maher Mocks 'The View' Co-Hosts: "Not The Best Advertisement For Women"
Bill Maher questions whether the ABC talk show’s hosts are the right spokespeople for the female perspective, telling Drew Barrymore that their commentary is “not helpful” to elections. In a candid conversation on the “Club Random” podcast, HBO host Bill Maher took aim at the co-hosts of “The View,” expressing his doubts about their effectiveness […] Bill Maher Mocks ‘The View’ Co-Hosts: “Not The Best Advertisement For Women”
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