Largest U.S. No Kings Protests Prompt Unpresidential Trump Response

On The View, co-host Sunny Hostin sharply criticized First Lady Melania Trump for her apparent absence from the White House East Wing during President Donald Trump's extensive renovations, which include a new $250 million ballroom that is demolishing historical parts of the wing. Hostin also condemned President Trump's reaction to the nationwide No Kings protests, highlighting his use of an AI-generated video depicting himself wearing a crown and dropping feces on protestors as unpresidential and inflammatory. She noted that Trump dismissed the rallies, which were the largest in modern American history with around seven million participants, as "very small," interpreting his reaction as a sign of the protests' success. The co-hosts contrasted this to past presidential controversies, such as Barack Obama wearing a tan suit, which sparked outrage but was relatively mild compared to Trump's behavior. Local Democratic leaders echoed these criticisms, describing Trump as "unhinged" and "dangerous," while Republican officials chose not to comment on his controversial video. The discussions underscored deep political divisions and widespread concern about the tone and conduct of the current administration amid ongoing protests and a government shutdown.