White House under Trump's administration issues a severe warning to talk show "The View," suggesting potential removal from broadcast following remarks made by Joy Behar.
In the world of daytime and late-night television, two popular shows have recently found themselves at the centre of a media storm.
Firstly, it's important to note that 'The View' airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC. Meanwhile, CBS has announced the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' However, it's crucial to clarify that these decisions are not related to the shows' performance, content, or other matters at Paramount. The cancellation of 'The Late Show' was due to a purely financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night.
The cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' has sparked a wave of support from fellow late-night hosts. Unfortunately, the show's host, Colbert, is now facing potential replacement, with Trump alleging that Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon will be the next to be removed from late-night television.
The controversy began when Joy Behar, the talk show host on 'The View,' commented on President Trump's envy of Barack Obama. This led to a White House spokesperson, Taylor Rogers, issuing a statement calling Behar an 'irrelevant loser.' The White House's statement warning that 'The View' will be 'the next to be pulled off air' comes in the wake of CBS canceling 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.'
Behar, in response to Rogers' statement, stated that Trump is 'so jealous of Obama' due to Obama's qualities that Trump allegedly lacks. This statement was made during a discussion on 'The View' where Trump was quoted as saying there's 'irrefutable proof that Obama ... was trying to lead a coup.'
The White House's statement comes after 'The View' co-hosts discussed Trump alleging that Obama is 'guilty' of 'treason.' Trump has previously accused late-night hosts of having no talent and destroying what used to be great television.
In a strange turn of events, Trump has lodged a lawsuit against Paramount over an allegedly deceptively edited interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on CBS News' '60 Minutes.'
Pop culture has also weighed in on the matter. 'South Park' has expressed its thoughts on Colbert's dismissal, adding fuel to the fire.
As the dust settles, 'The View' has responded to the White House's statement, stating that the show is currently ranking No. 1 in households and total viewers among all network daytime talk shows and news programs for the fifth straight season. Despite the controversy, it seems that 'The View' is far from being 'pulled off air.'
