Disney General Director Bob Iger and ABC News Chief Almin Karamehmedovic have demanded that the hosts of the left day’s “View” talk to return their political comment, especially their frequent criticism of President Donald Trump, according to a report.
The mass has sparked tension behind the scenes on the show, whose open panel has become known for dealing with political issues with the head, the Daily Beast reported on Wednesday.
In February, Post reported that the executive manufacturer “See” Brian Teta spoke to the employees in the show “Going easy” in Trump-related comments in the days that led to the January 20th inauguration that led to tension in front of the cameras.
The directive was issued after the co-chairs were forced to issue four “legal records” or denials during a broadcast in November while discussing the accusations equal to some of the Trump cabinet candidates.
A source familiar with the situation told the post on Thursday that ABC officials “constantly have talent conversations based on viewers’ reactions and this case was no different.”
The source noted that “appearance” is a show of thought and that co-operations are paid to give their prospects for a variety of topics, including politics.
The co-hosts of “The View” were being encouraged by their bosses to implement a “balance of the show” and “balance of themes” and that the changes were not “specific to Trump”, according to the source.
The source added that the “View” on Thursday plans to discuss Trump and his remarks during the Oval Office’s visit by the President of South Africa, as well as the late Pentagon announcement that he had received a luxury aircraft from Qatar to serve as a future air force.
Since Trump’s return to the White House after the 2024 elections, co-paid to “See” -whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navaro have maintained a steady flow of comments targeting administration and rhetorical policies.
But top Disney leaders, including Iger and Karamehmedovic, are said to be seeking to shift the tone of the show.
Karamehmedovic reportedly met with the hosts and Aunt recently to suggest a wider, less policy -led agenda.
According to two sources cited by the Daily Beast, he encouraged them to increase concentration in famous interviews and lifestyle segments, mentioning that those episodes perform well with the audience. While Karamehmedovic’s suggestion was not adapted as a directive, it is reported to have not sat well with the panel.
A source known to the meeting said that the hosts, especially Navarro, withdrew, arguing that viewers expect “appearance” to provide strong political comment – especially during such unstable political climate.
“This is what our audience wants,” the source said, paraphrating the group’s response. “Wouldn’t it look bad if we are all suddenly not to talk about politics?”
Despite the push, the hosts have largely decided to continue “to do their things,” the source said.
During the last Disney threshold-a high-ranging event where advertisers of the Network Court-Navarro are said to thank Iger for supporting the show. Iger reaffirmed his support, but also repeated the call to reduce political rhetoric.
According to the Daily Beast, this made it clear that the message to relocate Tony had support at the highest levels of Disney leadership.
An ABC spokesman refused to comment.
One source told The Daily Beast that the conversation was part of the routine ABC response process based on the viewer’s contribution.
“View” has remained an appreciation for Disney -owned ABC. According to Nielsen Ratings, the show was the most estimated day’s network program and the news program during the first quarter of 2025.
Internal tensions come amidst the broader pressure against Disney from Trump and its allies.
In December, Disney agreed to pay a $ 16 million agreement – including $ 15 million for the Trump presidential library and $ 1 million legal fees – after the former president for an interview from ABC George Stephanopoulos.
The anchor had mistakenly characterized a civil verdict against Trump as a belief of rape rather than sexual abuse.
Trump is also suing CBS and its parent company Paramount Global for $ 20 billion during a “60 -minute” interview with the then Deputy President, Kamala Harris.
While CBS has called the issue without merit, the company has entered into mediation talks to avoid complications for its continued unification with Skydance Media.
Fallout from the dispute has already led to the resignations of “60 minutes” Bill Owens and CBS News Wendy McMahon chief.
Meanwhile, Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr – an open Trump ally – has opened an investigation into Disney and ABC, citing concerns about diversity, equality and involvement policies and signaling that the “60 -minute” interview can affect regulatory decisions.
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