The hosts of "The View" found themselves at the center of social media attention following their emotionally charged reactions to Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. The November 6 episode opened with Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, Joy Behar, and Alyssa Farah Griffin reflecting on the results, with all six women having backed Vice President Kamala Harris in the race. Goldberg, for her part, refused to mention Trump by name, stating, "He's the president. I'm still not going to say his name. That's not going to change."
Sunny Hostin expressed deep concern over the implications of Trump's win, telling viewers, "I'm profoundly disturbed. If you look at The New York Times this morning, the headline was 'America Makes a Perilous Choice.'" Hostin voiced fears about the impact on social programs and civil rights, emphasizing her worry for her family, particularly her daughter's future in light of what she described as the erosion of women's rights.
"As a woman of color, I was so hopeful that a mixed-race woman married to a Jewish man could be elected president of this country," Hostin said, framing the election result as a cultural setback.
Joy Behar, known for her strong opposition to Trump, took a different approach, focusing on the resilience of American democracy. "We live in a democracy. People spoke. This is what people wanted," she said. "I vehemently disagree with the decision that Americans made, but I feel very, very hopeful that we have a democratic system in this country." Behar's perspective highlighted her belief in the necessity of protest and vigilance moving forward, referencing historical moments of political resistance.
Ana Navarro, who campaigned vigorously for Harris, expressed disappointment over what she saw as a missed historical milestone. "I have no regrets. I worked hard as hell to elect the first Black, Asian woman president," she said. Navarro also pledged to continue advocating for marginalized communities. "We can be sad today. Tomorrow we stand up and continue."
Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump aide who voted for Harris, provided insight into why many Americans supported Trump. "The working class feels left behind. They feel like the powerful, the elite only care about them and their power. He spoke to them," Griffin explained, calling for greater efforts to understand rural America and bridge divides.
Sara Haines echoed her co-hosts' sentiments, calling for continued activism and unity. "Let's continue to fight for the people we care about. I still feel optimistic because I am arm in arm with people who agree with me," she said.
The episode drew significant attention not only for its content but for the hosts' attire. With most of the panel wearing dark colors, social media lit up with commentary. "NEW: Everyone on The View is dressed for a funeral. Beautiful," one user wrote, while another quipped, "It's a great mourning on The View." While some commenters interpreted the choice as symbolic, others saw it as over-the-top, with one describing it as "a witch's coven."
Meanwhile, Trump's campaign shared details of a call between Trump and Harris, during which the vice president conceded. "President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone earlier today where she congratulated him on his historic victory," campaign communications director Steven Cheung said in a statement. Cheung noted that both leaders emphasized the need for national unity.
