‘It’s Disgusting’: ‘The View’ Co-Host Sara Haines Says She’s ‘Ashamed’ Of Democrats
Consternation about President Joe Biden’s future bubbled over on “The View” Thursday as conversation among the co-hosts descended into a shouting match about whether Democrats are tanking their chances in November by calling on him to end his campaign.
The Daily Caller reported on a back-and-forth between Sunny Hostin and her colleague Sara Haines, who stated she was “ashamed” of her fellow Democrats and found their pressure on Biden to drop out “disgusting,” comparing it to Republicans’ disciplined ability to “fall in line” behind Trump. The vitriol was sparked after Joy Behar said it was a “good idea” for Democrats to be talking about forcing Biden out of the race.
“You [Joy Behar] said in commercial that no one knows what’s going to happen. We’re all just giving it our best guess. That’s why I would love for people within Biden’s support to bring down the temperature on those of us who are also raising the flag for the same reason, but a different idea. Because everyone is saying..,” said Haines before she was cut off.
“What do you mean?” co-host Sunny Hostin asked.
“I’m saying that people who think that it’s serious — and there are a lot of people speaking up like myself — a lot of people shut us down with ‘It was one bad night. Shut up, and fall in line.’ That is what Republicans do. As a Democrat — actually, as an independent who votes Democrat mostly — I’m ashamed that they’re telling us to put our head down and shut up. I think it’s disgusting,” Haines continued.
Democrats on Capitol Hill found themselves in “purgatory” after President Biden’s hour-long press conference Thursday evening. Although President Biden badly stumped twice — referring to the Ukrainian president as “Putin” and his own vice president as “Trump” — he was recognized for delivering detailed foreign policy answers in response to pointed questions about ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Later, Biden insisted once again that he is saying in the race.
The prospect of a second Trump administration has sparked recriminations about what would happen to the country if Democrats lose in November. Last month, “The View” hosted Rachel Maddow, who warned the hosts that President Trump may put all of them in detention centers.
“I don’t think anyone is safe,” Maddow asserted in one of the most outlandish episodes of the 27-year program. Her belief was shared by “View” co-host Joy Behar, who kicked off the segment speculating about how she and her fellow liberal hosts would be in danger if President Trump wins another four-year term. The only thing on Trump’s mind is “retribution,” Behar claimed, saying “There has been a lot of talk about Trump seeking retribution if he gets into office for his legal troubles, for his personal troubles, for his hair, whatever. He always has somebody to blame, you know? So you said recently that you thought that you as an outspoken critic, could be a target yourself.”
