The View co-hosts have taken a firm stance against the Trump administration, addressing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show without directly criticizing their mutual employer, ABC. During Monday’s episode, the panel focused their criticism on the federal government, arguing that the administration is using its power to curb free speech. Co-host Sunny Hostin invoked former Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., citing the importance of protecting the freedom to express even unpopular opinions. She quoted Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s criticism of efforts to criminalize free speech and defended the role of universities and the legal system in upholding these constitutional rights. Other co-hosts, including Ana Navarro, likened the situation to authoritarian tactics, warning against the government’s influence over press freedom. The panel’s decision to avoid direct criticism of ABC, which had previously faced backlash from progressive groups for pulling Kimmel’s show, highlighted the complex dynamics between media, politics, and corporate interests. The controversy surrounding Kimmel’s suspension, which followed his comments about Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, has drawn attention from regulatory bodies like the FCC. While the show’s co-hosts have taken a strong stance against what they describe as government overreach, the broader implications of corporate media decisions and their impact on free speech remain a topic of debate.