“The View Hosts Face Internal Backlash After ABC’s Stern Trump Warning – Staff Cuts, Studio Drama, and Pressure to Tone It Down Spark Tension On and Off Camera”

Behind the scenes of ABC’s The View, tensions are boiling over as co-hosts face mounting pressure to ease up on their vocal criticism of former President Donald Trump. According to insiders, executive producer Brian Teta has privately urged the show’s panelists—Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro—to tread carefully when discussing the incoming 47th president.

This new directive reportedly came just weeks before Trump’s inauguration, marking a notable shift in ABC’s political approach. And while the show still boasts an impressive viewership of 2.6 million over the last month, the atmosphere backstage tells a different story.

At least nine staff members, including longtime producers Jamie Hammer and Audrey Jones, were recently laid off in a sudden cost-cutting move. One insider described the layoffs as “shocking,” admitting morale is at an all-time low. “There’s a sense of unease. People feel like they’re waiting for the next round of firings,” they added.

But political pressure isn’t the only issue. Since relocating to ABC’s Hudson Square studios in downtown Manhattan, The View has been sharing space with The Tamron Hall Show, creating turf wars over dressing rooms and taping times. High-profile guests now have to share backstage areas, leading to logistical headaches and bruised egos.

One insider claimed tensions were running high, saying, “Tamron Hall thinks she’s Oprah. She makes big demands, but at the end of the day, The View is still the network’s top priority.” However, another source praised both teams for managing to work together despite the space challenges.

The new studio setup hasn’t been well received by staffers either. Complaints range from cramped desks and limited office supplies to poor commuting conditions due to the building’s location near the congested Holland Tunnel. One employee bluntly said, “The new office is basic at best.” ABC responded by saying there are “plenty of desks” and the building is “gorgeous.”

These growing tensions may be influencing the tone of the show. Panelist Sara Haines recently admitted feeling out of touch with the audience due to the show’s uniform stance against Trump. Alyssa Farah Griffin has also challenged her co-hosts, suggesting Democrats need to be open to “uncomfortable spaces” and voter conversations, especially with conservatives.

With job security uncertain and internal drama mounting, The View faces a crucial crossroads: Will it continue its aggressive commentary on Trump, or will ABC’s leadership push the show toward a more cautious and balanced tone?

One thing is clear—the drama at The View is no longer confined to on-screen debates. It’s now part of a broader internal battle that could shape the show’s future—and the careers of its outspoken hosts.