Joy Behar: “The View” Voice on Trump’s Administration
In a recent discussion, “The View” co-host Joy Behar expressed her belief that she has a responsibility to speak out about the current political landscape. She also highlighted the show’s unique position to influence public opinion on critical issues.
Speaking Her Mind
During the “Behind the Table” podcast, Brian Teta asked Behar about her long tenure with the ABC talk show. Behar responded that the freedom to share her thoughts has always been the appeal. She also values her colleagues.
“I also feel an obligation to speak about the administration that we’re in the midst of, and I feel like we’re in a privileged position to say certain things and that we, you know, we can actually influence people’s thinking sometimes, even if it’s a little bit, that we’re in a lot of trouble in this country right now, and that I like the idea that we can say stuff that people will listen to,”
—Joy Behar
The co-hosts often delve into political matters and interview prominent figures. A recent poll indicates that public trust in media remains low, with only 34% expressing a great deal or a fair amount of trust in the news (Pew Research Center, March 2024).
Additional Insights
Behar discussed the distinct personas politicians exhibit. She mentioned that Hillary Clinton is more relaxed and humorous away from the pressures of running for office. Behar believes that the former First Lady would have benefited from appearing on “The View” more frequently.
The co-hosts also addressed a viral moment involving Sunny Hostin’s question to Kamala Harris during the 2024 campaign. Hostin shared that she anticipated the reaction to the Vice President’s answer.
