ABC Scrambles to Revamp ‘The View’ with Pro-Trump Hosts Following Election Shake-Up
ABC is reportedly in “panic mode” following Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory, with executives exploring significant changes to retain viewers. The liberal-leaning daytime talk show The View is a key focus, as insiders claim its panelists’ open disdain for Trump has alienated a substantial portion of the audience.
Sources reveal that ABC News Group President Debra Oconnell and ABC News President Alim Karamehmedovic are spearheading efforts to diversify political perspectives. High-level meetings have been ongoing since November 5, when Trump defeated Kamala Harris. Executives fear the show’s ultra-liberal stance could lead to a sharp drop in ratings and advertising revenue.
The current panel, which includes Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Republican critics of Trump, Ana Navarro and Alyssa Farah Griffin, openly supported Kamala Harris during the campaign. Viewers have criticized this alignment, with some calling it out-of-touch with mainstream America.
In response, ABC is reportedly considering adding pro-Trump voices to The View’s lineup. It remains unclear whether the change would involve removing current hosts or expanding the panel to include a pro-Trump perspective. The move is seen as an attempt to better represent America’s diverse political landscape and to address economic concerns tied to declining viewership.
The fallout from the election also highlighted tensions within ABC, which faced criticism for perceived bias during debates and coverage of Trump. The backlash has reportedly spurred internal pressure to avoid alienating Trump supporters further.
“At the end of the day, these changes aren’t about politics,” a source said. “They’re about economics. Trump received over half the vote, and TV networks must adjust to reflect the broader perspectives of the American public.”
As ABC grapples with these challenges, it joins other mainstream networks like CNN and MSNBC in reassessing their approach to political coverage, indicating a potential shift in the media landscape as the 2024 political climate unfolds.