In a heated episode of The View, the hosts openly vented their frustrations about Trump’s victory, with some comments veering into controversial territory.
“Teaching Tolerance and Critical Thinking in Schools”
As the panel dissected the election results, Joy Behar expressed her frustration by advocating for better critical thinking education in the U.S. She remarked, “In Finland, kids in nursery school are learning to discern between fake news and real news. They should be teaching that in this country. Teach children tolerance, teach them to think critically.” Her statement highlighted a desire to see education as a solution to misinformation and division.
The Role of Social Media in Spreading Misinformation
Sara Haines followed Behar’s comments by suggesting that tighter regulation on social media might prevent similar election outcomes in the future. “Well, it would help if we could regulate social media, ‘cause one of the biggest offenders is D.C. and Congress have not been able to do one thing in regards to the rogue corporations with social media,” she said, proposing regulation as a potential remedy. Conservative commentator Dave Rubin found her remarks “shocking,” stating, “It’s you guys, it’s the mainstream media and the machine that has pushed all of the misinformation on us.” Rubin’s response underscored a deep-seated skepticism toward mainstream media and social platforms.
Concerns Over Power and Rights
Host Sunny Hostin took the discussion to a more personal level, expressing her worries about the impact of the election on marginalized communities.
She began by saying, “I’m profoundly disturbed,” Hostin began.
“I think if you look at the New York Times this morning the headline was ‘America Makes a Perilous Choice.’ I think that in 2016, we didn’t know what we would get from a Trump administration, but we know now.”
Hostin voiced her unease about recent political developments, asserting that she has “less civil rights” than before and that the 14th Amendment should prevent anyone associated with an insurrection from holding office. Her list of concerns included “mass deportation and internment camps,” which she believes may become realities under Trump’s leadership.
Cultural Resentment and Voting Patterns
Hostin further explained her disappointment, noting, “As a woman of color, I was so hopeful that a mixed-race woman married to a Jewish guy could be elected president of this country.” She argued that the election outcome reflected “a referendum of cultural resentment” rather than policy-based decisions.
Adding to the controversy, Hostin took aim at a specific voter demographic, stating, “What we did not have is white women, who voted about 52% for Donald Trump. Uneducated white women is my understanding.” She then questioned why “uneducated white women” and Latino men supported Trump, saying, “So why do you think that uneducated white women voted against their reproductive health freedoms? And why do you think Latino men voted for someone who is going to deport them?”
In response, co-host Alyssa Farah, who seemed to offer a contrasting view, retorted, “I don’t think white women like being called uneducated white women.” She argued that labels could be a takeaway from the election, emphasizing the importance of unity over divisive rhetoric.
