The hosts of ABC News’ The View are reportedly facing pressure to tone down their rhetoric against President Donald Trump, leading to growing tension on set.
Behind the scenes, staff morale has also taken a hit due to recent layoffs and cost-cutting measures by parent company Disney, multiple sources told The Post.
A source close to the show’s co-hosts—Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro—revealed that executive producer Brian Teta advised staff to “go easy” on Trump-related commentary ahead of his return to office.
New York Post is reporting that the morale on The View is very low because the executive producer Brian Teta has told them to stop the insane anti-Trump rhetoric among ongoing layoffs occurring within ABC lol.
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The directive came after an embarrassing moment in November when the co-hosts had to issue four separate “legal notes” during a broadcast discussing allegations against several of Trump’s cabinet nominees.
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Since then, the show’s outspoken panelists have been more cautious in their remarks.
During a recent episode, Haines acknowledged that none of the hosts had voted for Trump, admitting they may be out of touch with a large portion of the country.
Griffin, who previously worked in the Trump administration, has also expressed agreement with some of Trump’s policies and has attempted to convince Goldberg to find common ground with his supporters.
In an effort to bring more balance to the show, ABC News executives have reportedly held high-level discussions about introducing conservative voices to counteract the overwhelmingly negative tone toward Trump.
A source close to The View denied that any changes have been mandated.
“No one holds back their opinions on The View,” the source said. “It’s a place for dynamic conversations from diverse points of view. That’s what makes it so popular.”
ABC News declined to comment on the matter.
Despite the internal strife, the show has maintained steady ratings, averaging about 2.6 million total viewers over the past four weeks.
Adding to the tension, The View recently laid off at least nine staff members, including senior producers Jamie Hammer and Audrey Jones.
Sources say these firings, which were part of a broader cost-cutting initiative at Disney, have shaken employees.
“People were shocked that he’d fire such experienced, well-respected producers,” one insider said of Teta’s decision.
“Morale is low.”
With uncertainty hanging over the staff, many employees fear additional cuts could be coming.
The unrest follows Disney’s $16 million settlement with Trump after he sued ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos for falsely stating that the president had been found liable for rape in the case involving writer E. Jean Carroll.
In reality, Trump was found liable for sexual abuse, not rape, due to New York’s specific legal definitions.
Another source of frustration for The View hosts is the new studio arrangement, which requires them to share space with The Tamron Hall Show.
The change means The View guests must share dressing rooms with Tamron Hall guests, and staffers can no longer leave personal items on set overnight.
Scheduling conflicts have also caused friction between the two productions.
“Tamron Hall thinks she’s Oprah. She is very demanding,” one source claimed.
“She doesn’t realize she’s playing second fiddle to The View.”
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Another source, familiar with both productions, downplayed the tension, saying, “Kudos to both productions for seamlessly working together to bring our viewers several hours of television each week.”
Adding to the discontent, ABC News has relocated most of its productions from the Upper West Side to a new studio in Hudson Square, a move that has not been well received.
Many staffers are frustrated with the new location, which is near the Holland Tunnel, calling it “no man’s land.”
They have also raised concerns about the lack of workspace, with employees now assigned lockers instead of permanent desks.
“There are not a lot of desks. People just get drawers,” one ABC News source said.
“The new office is very basic. There isn’t enough space or offices. There are no executive suites, just regular-sized offices.”
A network source disputed that claim, stating, “There are plenty of desks and space to accommodate everyone. The building is gorgeous.”
However, another source pushed back, saying, “Everyone at ABC News hates the studio downtown.”
As tensions continue to simmer both on and off-camera, The View finds itself at a crossroads, navigating pressure to tone down its rhetoric while managing internal frustrations over staffing changes and workspace constraints.
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A review of FCC license requirements should be instituted. The constant haranguing and total bias by the screeching banshees without the REQUIRED balance as required by TV broadcasters clearly reveals that ‘The View’ is in violation of many FCC rules.
Shows don’t have to be balanced, the networks who hold the license do
I do wonder about the I.Q. of the 2million viewers. The View is not only a waste of time but a waste of brain cells.