The View Host ‘Out in the Cold’ After She Had Nerve to Scold ABC Boss Who Warned Them to Stop the ‘Anti-Trump Rants’

Tensions are rising on the set of The View after co-host Ana Navarro reportedly pushed back against directives from Disney CEO Bob Iger and ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic to scale back the show’s politically charged commentary—particularly its frequent criticism of former President Donald Trump.

According to reports from Fox News and The Daily Beast, the conflict began when Iger expressed concerns that the show’s heavy political slant, especially its recurring anti-Trump rhetoric, was beginning to alienate viewers.

Instead, he emphasized a shift toward lighter, entertainment-focused content, noting that audience engagement was higher during celebrity-driven segments.

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This strategic redirection was echoed by Karamehmedovic, who reportedly told the show’s hosts that broadening their conversations could attract more viewers.

But Navarro, known as a never-Trump Republican and one of the show’s more outspoken voices on politics, didn’t take the criticism lying down.

She reportedly challenged Iger’s assessment, asserting that the show’s audience wants its “daily dose of resistance-style rants.”

However, that stance may have backfired.

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According to Fox News, Navarro’s fellow co-hosts—Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Alyssa Farah Griffin—are not standing with her on this issue.

Instead, they reportedly agree with the network’s leadership and support the effort to dial back the show’s political emphasis.

“The View is a daytime network talk show and needs to do more than just politics and Trump bashing. This was a welcome direction for many of us,” one insider told Fox News.

The internal split highlights a broader conversation happening within mainstream media about how to cover political figures—especially Donald Trump—without alienating key audiences or appearing overly biased.

While The View has built a reputation for its fiery political discourse, particularly during Trump’s presidency, network executives are now urging balance, caution, and broader appeal.

Bob Iger’s influence in this matter cannot be underestimated. As a media titan who rose from laborer on TV sets to CEO of Disney, Iger’s decisions carry significant weight.

The suggestion that Navarro defied him—and that her co-hosts disagree with her—is more than just office drama. It could put her position on the show at risk.

“The stars are also said to fear that ‘ignoring Bob Iger seems like a terrible decision,’” a Fox News report noted, highlighting the historically ruthless nature of The View’s leadership when it comes to hosts who fall out of favor.

Navarro’s stance also appears to conflict with the mood among ABC’s top brass. Karamehmedovic, appointed president of ABC News in August, reportedly emphasized that episodes with celebrity guests, rather than political brawls, often draw the highest ratings.

A source familiar with internal discussions downplayed any controversy, telling DailyMail.com, “We constantly have conversations with talent based on viewer feedback and this instance was no different.”

The network’s push to reduce political bias is not without context. Recent episodes of The View have leaned heavily into political coverage, including a contentious interview with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

During that segment, only Alyssa Farah Griffin—a former Trump administration official turned critic—challenged the president on concerns about cognitive decline.

Biden struggled with his answer and abruptly cut himself off, prompting Jill Biden to jump in, fueling speculation that she subtly intervened to rescue the moment.

The backdrop to these developments includes a growing anxiety among media companies about legal action from Trump. The former president recently filed a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News over a 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, alleging it was deceptively edited.

ABC has also faced litigation, settling a defamation lawsuit in December for $16 million after anchor George Stephanopoulos falsely claimed Trump had been found “liable for rape.” The actual judgment found Trump liable for sexual abuse against writer E. Jean Carroll.

These legal and political landmines have made media executives more cautious, with many looking to lower the temperature in political coverage, especially as Trump continues to wield influence and pursue legal action.

Despite the internal friction, The View remains a ratings powerhouse.

It was the top-performing daytime network talk show and news program in the first quarter of 2025, outpacing competitors on Fox, NBC, and CBS.

But with behind-the-scenes disagreements growing and leadership signaling a clear pivot, the question now is whether Navarro’s defiance will cost her a seat at the table.

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