'The View' and White House Escalate Ratings Feud

'The View' co-host Joy Behar criticized Donald Trump, suggesting his attacks on Barack Obama stem from jealousy and that Obama possesses qualities Trump lacks. In response, White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers called Behar an 'irrelevant loser suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome' and threatened that 'The View' could be pulled off-air due to alleged low ratings. Representatives for 'The View' countered by highlighting increased viewership and leading ratings among daytime talk shows. The dispute comes amid Trump's public calls for the cancellation of several shows critical of him, including 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' Despite the controversy, 'The View' announced a routine summer hiatus, clarifying it is unrelated to the political spat. The exchange underscores ongoing tensions between Trump, his administration, and media outlets that criticize him.