'The View' hosts shut down Savannah Chrisley's claim that AOC is the Democrats' 2028 pick. Joy Behar quipped "You better tell that to Gavin Newsom" as Sunny Hostin fact-checked.
The View Guest Host Savannah Chrisley Defends Trump, Crowns AOC for 2028—Whoopi Claps Back Hard (Image: ABC)
Tensions exploded on ABC's "The View" as guest host Savannah Chrisley, daughter of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, boldly claimed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is Democrats' 2028 presidential pick. Filling in for Alyssa Farah Griffin on maternity leave, Chrisley's Trump defense ignited pushback from Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, and Sunny Hostin.
Reality TV alum Savannah Chrisley from "Chrisley Knows Best" stepped up as conservative voice at the Hot Topics table. She's filling in for Alyssa Farah Griffin during maternity leave, marking her push into political commentary beyond family fame. Her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, served time before recent pardons. Chrisley frequently defended Donald Trump, setting off the AOC fireworks.
Chat started on political gaffes—Chrisley argued Trump's Taiwan slip and mispronunciations differ from not knowing positions, stressing recovery like finishing speeches and meeting leaders. She contrasted: "Trump continued on... AOC just didn’t have a recovery." Then dropped: "AOC though is the Democrats’ pick for the next election." Hosts pounced, noting AOC's repeated no to running.
Joy Behar quipped sharp: "You better tell that to Gavin Newsom!"—nodding to the California governor eyed for 2028. Whoopi Goldberg drew lines: "I can take hamana hamana from congresspeople... I can’t take it from the guy who says he’s the leader of the free world." Behar teased Trump's long shadow: "For 25 years it seems." Goldberg added he's been president before, demanding higher standards.
Sunny Hostin fact-checked firm: AOC "has made it pretty clear that she’s not running for president." She praised Congress oversight work: "Happy to see people doing some of their job." Hostin separated AOC's influence from prez ambitions. In irony gold, Hostin then stumbled on "authoritarianism"—Goldberg nailed it: "So as you see, it happens to everyone."
Chrisley framed: "Mispronouncing a word is totally different than not knowing your position on Taiwan... recovery is what mattered." Trump powers through to world leaders; AOC lacks that, she claimed. Taiwan nod recalled past AOC critiques on foreign policy. Chrisley doubled down on AOC-Newsom duo amid laughs.
The exchange remained civil—corrections over insults, and Behar's Newsom zinger elicited laughter. The panel portrayed Goldberg's collegiality in the face of conflict. Hostin's error demonstrated that gaffes affect everyone, regardless of party affiliation. Chrisley remained engaged through Hot Topics, emphasizing The View's cross-ideological spark.
A: No, she's repeatedly stated she's not; Hostin stressed it's clear on The View.
A: None set; Gavin Newsom often mentioned alongside other governors and senators.
A: Filling for Alyssa Farah Griffin on maternity leave, bringing conservative takes.
A: Verbal fumbles forgivable in Congress, not from the free world's leader.
A: Yes, "authoritarianism"—Goldberg used it to show gaffes happen to everyone.
A: Spotlights role as political battleground; civil friction defines the show.
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