Sunny Hostin
via ABC
The hosts of ABC’s “The View” criticized former President Donald Trump for selling branded bibles, calling it pandering and blasphemous. Noting it was Holy Week, Sunny Hostin said selling bibles is “blasphemous.”
Trump’s past attempts
NBC
Sara Haines said it was pandering like Trump’s past attempts to court Black and Hispanic voters with branded sneakers and tweets about eating tacos.
Producing golden sneakers
Inside Edition
“It’s pandering. It comes on the heels on him deciding that he could get the Black vote by producing golden sneakers, or do you remember the unforgettable tweet about the taco bowls where it was happy Cinco de Mayo. The best are made in Trump Tower grill. I love Hispanics. So, there’s that,” Haines said.
60 per bible
Inside Edition
Alyssa Farah Griffin, who is Christian, said charging $60 per bible when persecuted Christians in places like China risk their lives for a single page shows Trump is just “using it to profit.”
Can’t practice your faith
ABC
“He’s selling these for $60, and I’m a Christian, and as soon as I heard that price tag, I think of the persecuted Christians around the world who risk their lives to have one page of the Bible to read scripture in places like China, Saudi Arabia, Syria where you can’t practice your faith openly and he’s using it to profit off of. That tells you all you need to know about the man,” Griffin said.
It’s blasphemous
NBC
“You know, it’s Holy Week and so I cannot say what I would like to say,” Hostin said. “It’s blasphemous.”
Crossed lines
ABC
Whoopi Goldberg agreed it crossed lines that weren’t worth addressing further. “It’s so many things that it’s not even worth it anymore,” Goldberg said. The hosts condemned Trump for exploiting religion to make money, rather than sincerely spreading scripture.
Faced criticism
New York Post
The View’s discussions have faced criticism for a perceived shift in ideological alignment, with observations of a predominant liberal bias in the show’s content. The nature of the topics selected for discussion and the treatment of certain political figures have triggered concerns about the show’s approach to representing diverse political perspectives.
Liberal leanings
ABC
Critics have pointed out the absence of certain topics and discussions that do not align with the show’s perceived liberal leanings. The show’s handling of subjects such as the controversies surrounding Hunter Biden and its treatment of conservative viewpoints has prompted reflections on the depth and inclusivity of the political discourse within The View.
Conservative voices
NBC
The presence of conservative co-hosts, such as Meghan McCain, has raised questions about the role of conservative voices within the show’s political discourse.
Political representation
New York Post
Observations of tokenism and the challenges faced by conservative co-hosts in articulating their perspectives have drawn attention to the dynamics of political representation on The View.
Ideological perspectives
NBC
The clash of ideological perspectives between the co-hosts, often characterized by debates and disagreements, has been a focal point of analysis.
Genuine ideological diversity
New York Post
The dynamics of these exchanges and the extent to which they reflect genuine ideological diversity or reinforce partisan divides have been subjects of scrutiny within discussions on the show’s political bias.
View’s positioning
ABC
The show’s political discourse has intersected with broader perceptions of media partisanship, with The View’s positioning within the media landscape coming under scrutiny.
Broader media biases
NBC
The extent to which the show reflects broader media biases and its impact on political dialogue and public perceptions has been a subject of considerable debate.
Integrity and inclusivity
NBC
The integrity and inclusivity of political discourse within The View have been subjects of evaluation, with considerations of whether the show’s content effectively accommodates diverse political viewpoints and fosters substantive, balanced discussions.
Approach to political discourse
ABC
The assessment of the show’s approach to political discourse and ideological representation remains a pivotal point of analysis.
