US EditionDisney CEO, ABC Boss Ask 'The View' Hosts to Tone Down the Politics: Report
- In early 2025, Disney's top executive along with the head of ABC News requested that the hosts of ABC's 'The View' scale back the show's political discussions, particularly regarding their frequent criticism of Donald Trump.
- This request followed concerns about the program's heavy focus on politics and Trump, with executives suggesting broadening the show’s content to include more lifestyle and celebrity topics, based on prior high ratings for such episodes.
- The show's six hosts, including Joy Behar and Ana Navarro, resisted the request, deciding to maintain their political discussions and citing strong audience demand for their viewpoints on current political issues.
- Navarro told Iger she appreciated his support despite the disagreement, and one host said, "This is what our audience wants," underscoring the tension between network leadership and the program's liberal panelists.
- The exchange highlights ongoing corporate efforts to balance programming appeal with political content, but the hosts' decision suggests The View will continue prioritizing politically engaged commentary, likely reflecting its viewer base and political climate.
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Disney boss reportedly told 'The View' harpies to dial it down on politics · American Wire News
There could be trouble brewing at “The View” with it being reported that Disney CEO Bob Iger wants the ladies to dial down the political rhetoric, which has been some of the most dishonest and incendiary on the broadcast airwaves. If anyone really believed that President Donald J. Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris in last year’s election would humble the harpies, they were sadly mistaken with longtime co-hosts Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldber…
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Disney executives asked ‘View’ hosts to tone down political rhetoric
Network executives reportedly asked the hosts of ABC’s “The View” to tone down their political content on the show ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Disney CEO Bob Iger, the parent company of the ABC network, wanted the…
Disney executives asked ‘View’ hosts to tone down political rhetoric - Washington Examiner
Network executives reportedly asked the hosts of ABC’s “The View” to tone down their political content on the show ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Disney CEO Bob Iger, the parent company of the ABC network, wanted the talk show hosts to tame their political opinions and discussions. According to the Daily Beast, Iger and Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, requested that Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Fara…
REPORT: ABC's 'The View' Is On Thin Ice With Disney Executives
Disney CEO Bob Iger and other senior executives have reportedly asked the co-hosts of ABC’s “The View” to tone down their inflammatory political rhetoric. According to a report from The Daily Beast citing multiple sources within Disney, both Iger and ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic recently suggested that the daytime talk show hosts should be less hostile when it comes to political issues. The recommendation appears to have been discarde…
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