Can Joy Behar truly back up her claims that Donald Trump dislikes strong women, particularly when the facts suggest otherwise?
At a Glance
- “The View” co-host Joy Behar claimed President Donald Trump “doesn’t really like strong women.”
- Her comment was prompted by a discussion of Trump’s criticism of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- Conservative commentators immediately blasted the claim as “completely ridiculous.”
- Critics point to the numerous powerful women in Trump’s administration and campaign as direct evidence against Behar’s assertion.
Joy Behar’s “Absurd” Accusation
Joy Behar, a co-host of “The View,” has sparked fierce backlash after claiming that President Donald Trump “doesn’t really like strong women.” During a recent segment, Behar reacted to Trump’s criticism of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by stating her belief that the president prefers “beautiful, obedient women who compliment him.”
As reported by the Daily Mail, Behar supported her argument by recounting a past personal incident where she felt Trump reacted negatively to her jokes about his hair. She used this to frame her broad assertion about his character, a claim that was immediately met with ridicule.
A Swift Conservative Rebuttal
Conservative commentators were quick to dismantle Behar’s argument. Commentator Brett Cooper slammed the accusation as “completely ridiculous” on her show. As detailed by Fox News, Cooper pointed to the long list of powerful and accomplished women in Trump’s inner circle as direct proof that Behar’s claim is baseless.
Cooper also took a direct shot at Behar’s reasoning. “Maybe it’s not the fact that you’re a woman, Joy,” Cooper quipped, “but it’s just that you are Joy, and he doesn’t want to deal with you.”
Trump’s Coalition of “Strong Women”
Critics of Behar’s take argue that one need only look at the key figures in the Trump administration and campaign to see the flaw in her logic. Trump has consistently elevated strong, competent women to positions of immense power and responsibility.
According to The Western Journal, this list includes women like his campaign chief Susie Wiles, National Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, senior legal advisor and former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. This doesn’t even include his wife, Melania Trump, or his daughter, Ivanka Trump, both of whom have been central figures in his personal and professional life.
Behar’s claim ignores the reality of Trump’s record, where he has consistently surrounded himself with and empowered formidable women. The backlash suggests her comments are viewed not as a serious political critique, but as a selective and personal attack that is out of touch with reality.
