The View cohost wants kindness for ‘good and decent people’ who voted for Donald Trump – another ‘profoundly disturbed’ by election

The cohosts of The View called for understanding and respect for “good, decent people” who voted for Donald Trump after his projected win in the 2024 presidential election, despite their personal concerns about his leadership.

On the day after the election, four cohosts wore black to recognize Trump’s victory. Ana Navarro expressed the group’s intent to “recognize they won,” highlighting a contrast with previous election reactions. The show, which has often voiced alarm over the possibility of a Trump second term, grappled with the outcome and its implications during their post-election discussion.

Joy Behar opened by affirming her belief in the democratic process, despite her strong disagreement with the election results. “The system works. People spoke. This is what they wanted,” she said, acknowledging the resilience of American democracy while expressing hope for its future, “as long as we can keep it.”

Sara Haines echoed Behar’s sentiment, emphasizing the importance of respecting the electoral outcome rather than assuming a “broken” or “rigged” system simply because the result was disappointing to some. Haines reflected on the importance of continuing the fight for values and ideals, noting the strength she feels from standing “arm-in-arm” with millions who supported Kamala Harris.

Conservative panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin, who previously worked as Trump’s White House communications director, admitted her personal disappointment with the result. However, she urged Americans to consider the perspectives of those who voted for Trump, many of whom she described as “good, decent people” motivated by a love for their country. She speculated that rural Americans felt overlooked by Democrats, with Trump resonating more effectively with their concerns. Griffin called for less divisive rhetoric, asking for a more open dialogue among Americans with differing views.

Sunny Hostin, in contrast, expressed deep unease over the election’s outcome, describing herself as “profoundly disturbed.” Hostin cited her fears about the social and economic future, particularly for marginalized communities, the elderly, and her own children. She voiced concerns about the return of Trump’s leadership, warning that he could wield significant unchecked power and regretted that the 14th Amendment had not prevented his re-election after the events of January 6th. Hostin saw the vote as a “referendum of cultural resentment,” especially given Harris’ heritage as a Black and Asian American woman married to a Jewish man.

While disappointed, Ana Navarro remained committed to her activism, noting that she has “no regrets” after working hard to support Harris. She acknowledged Trump’s win, pledging to continue fighting for marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant rights, and women’s rights. She urged her fellow citizens to remain vigilant and to speak out against abuses of power, vowing to move forward, “sad today, but ready to stand up tomorrow.”

Whoopi Goldberg concluded with a message of resilience and unity. She lamented the return of divisive rhetoric but reminded viewers to stay grounded in daily life, observing the everyday people she saw going about their lives that morning as a symbol of America’s enduring spirit.

The View cohost wants kindness for ‘good and decent people’ who voted for Donald Trump – another ‘profoundly disturbed’ by election

Throughout the election season, The View cohosts consistently voiced their concerns over a potential Trump presidency, especially Griffin, who warned about his potential dangers based on her experience working under him. In a significant shift, Griffin voted Democrat for the first time, citing her belief that Trump posed a unique threat to American democracy.

Leading up to the election, The View invited a range of prominent political figures to discuss the stakes of the race, including Chris Christie, Liz Cheney, Hillary Clinton, President Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.

The View airs weekdays on ABC at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.

The View cohost wants kindness for ‘good and decent people’ who voted for Donald Trump – another ‘profoundly disturbed’ by election

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