ABC’s The View continues to struggle with declining ratings, and much of the blame is being placed on hosts Sunny Hostin, Joy Behar, and Whoopi Goldberg. According to commentary, the trio’s frequent political commentary—particularly anti-Trump remarks—has alienated segments of their audience.

Recent incidents intensified backlash. After making comments about President Trump and his supporters, the hosts were reportedly booed by live audiences while leaving the studio, forcing them to rush to their vehicles and skip autograph sessions. Specific remarks included claims that Trump “deserves prison time” and that his supporters should face consequences as well.

The ratings decline is described as part of a “vicious cycle”: The View caters to anti-Trump content, but this focus has contributed to further audience loss. Attempts to revamp the show, including set redesigns or the possible introduction of a conservative voice like Marjorie Taylor Greene, are seen as unlikely to reverse the downward trend.

The commentary frames the situation as a combination of audience fatigue with politically charged commentary, repeated controversial statements by the hosts, and Disney/ABC’s dependence on a predictable political narrative that now backfires, leaving the network in a difficult position with no clear resolution in sight.