GOP Guest Pushes Back on 'The View' Co-Host Joy Behar Questioning U.S. Military Accomplishments in Iran During a recent episode of "The View," co-host Joy Behar repeatedly raised questions about the United States military’s achievements in Iran, prompting a rebuttal from GOP guest Abby Huntsman. The exchange unfolded during a segment that focused on U.S. foreign policy and military operations. Behar, known for her critical stance on various political issues, challenged the effectiveness of American military actions in the region, suggesting that the outcomes of these efforts were unclear or unremarkable. Huntsman, a former Republican presidential candidate and current Fox News contributor, responded by defending the U.S. military’s role. She emphasized the complexity of geopolitical situations and the challenges of assessing military success in regions with entrenched conflicts. Huntsman argued that the U.S. military’s actions in Iran were part of broader strategic efforts to counter threats and maintain regional stability, though she acknowledged the difficulty of quantifying such outcomes. The discussion highlighted the differing perspectives within political discourse on military interventions. Behar’s questions appeared to reflect skepticism about the tangible benefits of such operations, while Huntsman’s rebuttal underscored the need for a nuanced understanding of military strategy. The exchange drew attention to the broader debate over the role of the U.S. military in international affairs, particularly in regions marked by political instability and complex alliances. The segment also underscored the influence of media platforms in shaping public discourse on foreign policy. As a daytime talk show, "The View" often serves as a venue for political debate, with its co-hosts and guests representing a range of viewpoints.#iran #fox_news #the_view #joy_behar #abby_huntsman
‘View’ Host Joy Behar Snaps at Abby Huntsman for Defending Trump’s War Abby Huntsman, guest-hosting The View, sparked a heated exchange with co-host Joy Behar during Wednesday’s “Hot Topics” segment. Huntsman defended Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, calling the campaign a “win for this country,” but Behar quickly challenged her stance. Huntsman began by acknowledging the sacrifices of military personnel, stating, “I don’t want to take away from what our men and women have been doing over there because what they’ve accomplished is incredible.” This prompted Behar to question the specific outcomes of the military’s efforts. Huntsman then shifted her focus to the broader geopolitical context, arguing that deterring Iran from developing nuclear weapons was a victory for the United States. She emphasized that “any time we can deter Iran, whether it’s for another year, whether it’s for 10 years, from building a nuclear weapon, I think that’s a win for this country.” Behar responded by criticizing Trump’s decision to withdraw from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, a nuclear deal negotiated under President Obama. “Obama had a deal in place. Obama had a deal,” Behar said, accusing Trump of abandoning it. The conversation escalated when Huntsman accused Behar of implying she lacked respect for the military. Behar denied the accusation, asserting, “Don’t make it sound like I’m against the military. My uncles, my father, they all fought—so don’t make it sound like that.” Huntsman, however, pressed Behar on the intelligence justifying Trump’s actions, to which Behar retorted, “The word intelligence and him in the same sentence do not go together.#iran #donald_trump #the_view #joy_behar #abby_huntsman
Abby Huntsman Returns to 'The View' as Guest Host Years After She Quit 'Toxic' Show Abby Huntsman, a conservative commentator who previously cohosted 'The View' from 2018 to 2020, is set to return as a guest host for the show this week. Her return comes after she left the program years ago, citing concerns about the show's environment. Huntsman, the daughter of former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman Jr., has been a prominent figure in political commentary, having worked as a panelist on MSNBC’s The Cycle and cohosted Fox & Friends Weekend from 2016 to 2018. Huntsman joined 'The View' alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Ana Navarro, and Meghan McCain. She left the show in 2020 to become a senior advisor to her father during his unsuccessful 2020 campaign for governor. Since her departure, she has been vocal about her criticisms of the show, describing it as "toxic" and expressing frustration with its focus on sensationalism and ratings. In a 2021 podcast, she revealed that her decision to leave was driven by a desire to distance herself from a culture she felt rewarded bad behavior. She described the show's environment as one where "people act in ways that were not OK," and she criticized the network for prioritizing tabloids and ratings over ethical standards. Huntsman admitted to feeling "trapped" by the expectations of the producers, who pushed her to conform to a style that emphasized soundbites and bombastic statements. She also noted that she might have had an easier time on the show in a different era, such as the 1990s, when the program focused more on women's lives and perspectives rather than current political tensions. Huntsman’s return to 'The View' coincides with her father’s political career, which she described as a "great out" for her to leave the show.#the_view #joy_behar #abby_huntsman #whoopi_goldberg #ana_navarro
Megyn Kelly confronted Elisabeth Hasselbeck during a heated exchange on The View on Tuesday, escalating tensions between the former colleagues after Hasselbeck criticized her during a fill-in hosting stint. Hasselbeck, serving as a guest host for the second day, directly challenged Kelly during a discussion about Trump’s recent Iran attacks. “How dare you tell a military person who has sacrificed their lives for our nation, in our uniform, when they are sacrificing their lives in our uniform—how dare you tell them or their families or our nation what they died for?” she asked, referencing Kelly’s past comments on the war in Iran. When co-host Joy Behar warned Kelly that Hasselbeck was known for her fiery rants, Hasselbeck responded, “I’m not afraid of her.” Kelly retaliated by mocking Hasselbeck’s past departure from The View in 2013, when she was fired after frequent clashes with her left-leaning co-hosts. “Elisabeth was too weak to handle the ladies of The View and even the morning set on Fox and Friends,” Kelly said, highlighting their history of conflict. Hasselbeck had later joined Fox and Friends as a co-host, working alongside Kelly for two years before leaving the show in 2015. The exchange revealed a lack of camaraderie between the pair, with Kelly accusing Hasselbeck of retreating from public scrutiny to avoid criticism. “She ran from the public square into exile so she could avoid mean people saying unflattering things about her—and there are many to say,” Kelly said. She further mocked Hasselbeck’s return to the spotlight, questioning her authority to dictate conversations about the Iran conflict. “Now she thinks she’s going to come back for a day and be the arbiter of appropriate conversation around the war we just launched in Iran? Please.#megyn_kelly #the_view #elisabeth_hasselbeck #joy_behar #fox_and_friends
