In a surprising twist on The View, co-host Joy Behar formed an unexpected alliance with former President Donald Trump during a heated discussion surrounding the indictment of former FBI director James Comey, as reported by RadarOnline.com.
Following Sunny Hostin‘s sharp critique of Trump and the perceived “kangaroo court system” of his administration, Behar candidly admitted to agreeing with the former president on this particular issue.
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Behar Surprises Everyone by Supporting Trump Over Comey Indictment
Behar expressed her agreement with Trump, citing her disapproval of ex-FBI director James Comey.
“You know, I don’t like Comey. I agree with Trump on this one… I don’t like what he did to Hillary (Clinton),” Behar declared confidently.
“At the last minute to bring out this baloney, email baloney thing?” Her comments referenced Comey’s announcement shortly before the 2016 election regarding an investigation into Clinton’s use of a private email server.
Despite Clinton’s subsequent loss to Trump, she was never charged with any wrongdoing in connection with Comey’s investigation.
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Haines challenged Behar when she asked if she wanted Comey ‘to be prosecuted’ due to her negative feelings towards him.
When co-host Sara Haines asked Behar if she wanted Comey to be prosecuted, Behar quickly responded, “No, no,” as fellow co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Alyssa Farah Griffin looked amused by her reaction.
Behar later added, “I’m just saying. But I rarely have something I agree with Trump on. So, this is one thing.” Her rare agreement with Trump caught many off guard.
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Behar voiced her disagreement with other co-hosts who described Comey as merely “doing his job” during the Clinton investigation.
Hostin defended Comey by saying he was “just doing his job,” to which Behar sharply replied, “What? At the last minute? To bring out this baloney, email baloney? Get outta here.” Her strong reaction highlighted her reluctance to accept the procedures followed by the FBI during the Clinton investigation.
This conversation comes at a time when The View faces scrutiny for featuring an overwhelming number of left-leaning guests, especially after CBS made headlines by canceling high-profile hosts like Stephen Colbert. Colbert’s cancellation followed his intense criticism of parent company Paramount in a dramatic public dispute.
In an even more tense environment, fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel found his show suspended temporarily after threatening remarks related to political commentator Charlie Kirk, igniting backstage tensions among the team at The View.
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Sources indicated that tensions among the co-hosts echoed fears circulating within the entire media industry regarding job security and censorship. “Behind the scenes, staff are scared for their jobs. It’s a scary time. They’re really concerned. People are holding their breath,” a source revealed.
These revelations underscore the pressure media professionals feel, busily contending with an evolving landscape while facing potential backlash and censorship, particularly following Kimmel’s situation.
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Indictment Charges Against James Comey
Comey’s indictment followed an unexpected social media post by Trump regarding the prosecution of political adversaries.
On September 25, Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of obstructing justice and providing false statements—both claims he staunchly denied. Trump’s removal of Comey from his position as FBI director in 2017 was notable since it coincided with Comey’s ongoing investigation into links between Trump’s campaign and alleged Russian interference in the election.
The indictment hit the news shortly after Trump mistakenly broadcast a message on Truth Social, urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to act against his political rivals, leading to speculation about the motives behind Comey’s indictment.
A representative from the White House attributed Comey’s indictment to his previous handling of the Clinton investigation, a contentious event that still resonates in political discourse today.
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