Disney CEO, ABC Boss Ask 'The View' Hosts to Tone Down the Politics: Report
- Ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, executives at Disney and ABC News requested that the hosts of ABC's The View scale back their political commentary and criticism of the incoming president.
- They requested the show shift focus from constant criticism of Donald Trump toward broader topics, citing past non-political episodes with high ratings.
- The View hosts, including Joy Behar and Ana Navarro, resisted the request, deciding to continue their usual political discussions despite friendly talks with executives.
- The View maintained strong ratings with 2.62 million average viewers in early 2025, outperforming competitors, while hosts asserted that their audience demands political insight.
- This exchange highlights tensions within Disney and ABC about balancing political content and broader appeal, with uncertain effects on the show’s future editorial direction.
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