On The View’s July 24 episode, co-host Joy Behar unexpectedly revealed that the show will go on its annual summer hiatus. She stated, “Before we go on hiatus, we only have one more show after this,” then asked playfully, “I’m allowed to say that, right?” prompting a chuckle from Alyssa Farah Griffin who quipped, “Too late now!”

Sources confirmed this is the show’s customary summer break, during which reruns air. The hiatus begins on Monday, July 28, with The View returning after Labor Day in early September.

The reveal followed intense on-air commentary by Behar criticizing former President Trump—calling him jealous of Barack Obama—and referencing the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. Conservative media seized on the comment amid the political tension surrounding the Epstein files.

Prompted by Behar’s remarks, the White House issued a sharp statement through spokesperson Taylor Rogers, labeling Behar an “irrelevant loser” with “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” and suggesting The View could be “pulled off air” due to purported low ratings.

ABC and show representatives strongly refuted the claim, asserting that The View is leading among network daytime talk shows for the fifth straight season, with rising total viewership and strong ratings in the women‑18‑49 demographic.

The exchange comes amid broader media scrutiny: the FCC chair warned about consequences for partisan media bias, referencing recent show cancellations like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and reinforcing concern over The View’s political tone.

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