‘The View’ Hosts Clash Over Democrats’ Response To Trump Administration: ‘We Are In An Existential Crisis’

Anna HancockMarch 16, 2025, 2:12 pmNews >

Tensions erupted during a heated debate on ABC’s The View as the hosts discussed the recent censure of Rep. AI Green (D-Texas). The representative is known for his fiery personality and is receiving backlash following his protest during President Donald Trump’s congressional address during which he heckled the president not to cut Medicare before being escorted out of the chamber.

The conversation quickly grew tense as the panelists had opposing arguments regarding Green’s actions. Some of the five hosts argued that his outburst may have done more harm than good for the Democratic Party, but co-host Sunny Hostin however, applauded Green. Hostin expressed frustration for the Democratic party, arguing that the party is not taking a strong enough stand against Trump’s policies. “We are in an existential crisis,” she said. “Too many Democrats are playing it safe, and that’s why we keep losing ground.”

Sara Haines had a different opinion. “People don’t want to see this constant back and forth — they want real solutions. It’s exhausting to watch politicians scream at each other instead of focusing on what’s actually going to help the American people.”

Alyssa Farah Griffen, who is a former White House communications director under Trump and a conservative voice on the panel, agreed with Haines and suggested that Green’s public outburst gives the Republican Party what they want. “This is exactly what MAGA Republicans want,” she said. “They thrive on this kind of chaos, and it only fuels their narrative that Democrats are unhinged.”

Joy Behar, who is known for her outspoken support of Democrats, disagreed with Griffen. “So we’re just supposed to sit back and take it?” she said. “That’s what Republicans do — they push, push, push, and then tell us we’re the crazy ones when we push back.”

Whoopi Goldberg attempted to calm the situation, adding, “We can’t ignore what’s happening, but we also have to be smart about how we fight back. We don’t want to turn off the voters we need.”