The View Goes on Hiatus Following White House Criticism

The daytime talk show "The View" announced an upcoming hiatus, which co-host Joy Behar revealed accidentally during a broadcast, stating only one more episode would air before the break. This announcement came shortly after a White House spokesperson criticized Behar for her remarks accusing President Donald Trump of jealousy toward former President Barack Obama, calling her "irrelevant" and blaming her for declining show ratings. Despite the White House's suggestion that "The View" should be pulled off the air, producers and sources clarified the hiatus is a routine, scheduled summer break, with the show set to return for a new season in the fall. Behar's comments included calling Trump "thin-skinned" and envious of Obama's qualities, which intensified tensions between the show and the Trump administration. Ratings data cited by the show’s producers indicated that "The View" is experiencing an increase in viewers, particularly among women aged 18-49, contradicting the White House's claims. The hiatus follows a pattern similar to other shows taking summer breaks, but speculation remains about the future of "The View" amid ongoing political and media conflicts.