Overview

• Disney CEO Bob Iger and ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic met with The View hosts to propose reducing political discussions, particularly criticism of President Trump.
• Executives highlighted high ratings for celebrity-focused episodes and suggested the show broaden its content beyond politics.
• The hosts, including Ana Navarro and Whoopi Goldberg, pushed back, arguing that their audience expects robust political analysis and that a shift might alienate viewers.
• The View remains the top-rated daytime program for Q1 2025, despite the tension between its editorial direction and corporate suggestions.
• Disney's approach follows its $16 million settlement with Trump over a defamation lawsuit, with the company facing ongoing scrutiny from the administration and regulators.