The View’s Sudden Silence on Trump Amid Speculation of FCC Investigation
The long-standing feud between President Trump and ABC’s “The View” has taken a surprising turn, with the daytime talk show’s hosts suddenly going silent on the topic of Trump. This unexpected quietness comes as speculation grows that the Trump administration may be considering taking action against “The View”. The show’s “Hot Topics” segment, which frequently criticizes Trump, has been notably absent from recent discussions.
The show’s hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg, have been conspicuously silent on the recent suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” by ABC, following backlash over Kimmel’s comments about slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. This silence is particularly striking given the show’s history of discussing politics and pop culture, and the fact that other late-night hosts have spoken out against the decision.
FCC Investigation and Equal Time Rule
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has indicated that “The View” may be investigated to determine whether it qualifies as “a bona fide news program”, which would exempt it from the agency’s equal time rule. This rule requires broadcasters to provide equal time to opposing viewpoints, and could potentially impact the show’s ability to criticize Trump without also providing a platform for his supporters.
The absence of commentary from “The View” on the Kimmel suspension has been noted by other media outlets, including MSNBC, where anchor Nicolle Wallace criticized the show’s silence. Wallace pointed out that Walt Disney Co., the owner of ABC, had previously pledged $15 million to Trump’s library to resolve a defamation lawsuit, and suggested that this may be a factor in the show’s sudden silence.
History of Conflict between Trump and The View
The conflict between Trump and “The View” is not new, with Trump having previously blasted the show and its hosts on multiple occasions. Last year, Trump told a campaign rally that the show’s hosts were “really dumb people”, and that Goldberg was “filthy dirty, disgusting”. The show’s hosts responded with a vicious attack on Trump, with Goldberg saying that she was “filthy” and that Trump was “dumb” for hiring her four times without knowing what he was getting.
Co-host Sunny Hostin also weighed in, thanking Trump for providing material for the show and inviting him to come on the program. The show’s hosts have a history of speaking out against Trump and his policies, and their sudden silence on the topic has raised questions about whether they are being muzzled by the network or the FCC.
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