The White House is Feuding with The View. Here’s Why.

 

The White House is Feuding with The View. Here’s Why.

🗣️ What Sparked the Feud?

• On July 23, 2025, The View co-host Joy Behar slammed former President Donald Trump for claiming that Barack Obama tried to stage a coup. She responded sharply, reminding viewers of Trump's own role in the January 6 insurrection, saying, "That was not Obama

• Behar went on to say that Trump is “jealous of Obama”, calling Obama “trim, smart, handsome, happily married”, and that this comparison drives Trump "crazy.

🏛️ Wider Retaliation

• The Trump White House quickly responded through spokesperson Taylor Rogers, calling Behar an “irrelevant loser” suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome and hinted that The View could be the next show to be “pulled off the air.”

• In addition, FCC Chair Brendan Carr made remarks on Fox News warning that “networks like ABC” could face consequences for media bias and liberal partisanship, directly referencing The View.

⏸️ The Confusion Over Cancellation

• Confusion escalated when Joy Behar mentioned during a taping that the show was going on hiatus, saying: “We only have one more show before we go on break.”

• MAGA influencers and conservative media wrongly claimed The View had been canceled, prompting panic online. But the network clarified that this is simply a routine summer break, and the show will resume in September, as it does every year.

📊 At a Glance

Issue	Details
Trigger	Joy Behar accused Trump of jealousy toward Obama and mocked his behavior.
White House Reaction	Personal insults from officials, threat of cancellation, FCC commentary.
Ratings Dispute	White House claimed low ratings; ABC confirmed The View is still #1 in its category.
Cancellation Rumor	Sparked by hiatus confusion; clarified by network as standard seasonal break.

🧠 Why It Matters

• This marks a continuation of Trump’s long-running conflict with The View, dating back to his clashes with Rosie O’Donnell and frequent criticism from the show’s liberal hosts.

• It also raises concerns about political retaliation against media outlets, especially as FCC officials appear to align with Trump’s narrative of “punishing” dissenting voices.