Staff Reports
The latest episode of “The View” showcased the panel’s usual combination of superficial commentary and blatant disdain for all things associated with President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg didn’t hold back, suggesting that Trump’s choices were not based on qualifications but rather on their aesthetics, referring to the lineup as a “TV Cabinet.” It’s hard to escape the feeling that a certain group of folks seems more concerned with how people look on camera than their actual ability to do the job.
The irony of such comments coming from a show frequently criticized for its lack of substance is rich. While viewers are treated to the spectacle of panelists dishing out critique after critique about Trump’s picks, they often seem to forget that they operate on a program where the only qualification for star status appears to be outlandish opinions and a flair for the dramatic. One has to wonder if they would prefer candidates who can deliver a monologue over those who have actually served their country effectively.
WATCH: ‘The View’ host Sonny Hostin looks like a hostage when ABC forced her to tell the viewers the DOJ investigated Rep. Gaetz and declined to bring charges 🤣 pic.twitter.com/sKWJkuWN13
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Just minutes into the discussion, co-host Sunny Hostin managed to pivot the focus away from the alleged shortcomings of Trump’s Cabinet selections to the ongoing investigation surrounding former Rep. Matt Gaetz from Florida, who has been nominated for attorney general. With the hefty air of a legal expert, Hostin begrudgingly read a prepared statement from the Department of Justice regarding Gaetz’s situation. It’s almost as if the producers were attempting to distract from the uncomfortable notion that criticism can carry the same weight as a legal note when the tides are in their favor.
Hostin’s expression was telling as she delivered the legal note, which reiterates that Gaetz has flatly denied all allegations against him. While the show has had no qualms about discussing perceived improprieties involving Gaetz, they swiftly balanced the scales with a legally mandated nod, throwing a wet blanket over their juiciest gossip. The awkwardness of the moment was palpable, as if they were acknowledging that facts, even inconvenient ones, can sting when they do not align with their narrative.
Despite the chaos in the studio, Trump’s fierce backing of Gaetz on his Truth Social platform adds another entertaining layer to the story. The President-elect fervently backed Gaetz as the ideal choice to take on the “Weaponization of our Justice System.” It’s a classic Trump move, one that leaves critics flailing their arms in disbelief while golf claps come from conservatives who view Gaetz as a champion of the rule of law.
In summary, “The View” continues its tradition of skirting serious discourse, wrapped in a package of mockery and sensationalism. While they attempt to dismantle the legitimacy of Trump’s Cabinet selections, it seems they mishandled their legal obligations on air and forgot to remind their audience of the presumption of innocence, leading them down a path of hypocrisy that becomes increasingly evident each week. The show remains a bastion of liberal theatrics, where the real qualifications seem to take a back seat to the latest gossip and trendy headlines.
