Tensions Flare on ‘The View’ as Co-Hosts Clash Over Democrats’ Struggle With Male Voters

The co-hosts of ABC’s The View clashed on Friday over how the Democratic Party should respond to its growing struggles with male voters, following a disappointing election loss in November.

The debate was sparked by a recent New York Times report revealing that Democrats are investing $20 million in a new initiative called “Speaking with American Men: A Strategic Plan.” The effort aims to study the language, tone, and messaging that resonates with male voters in an attempt to reverse their sharp decline in support.

But not everyone on the panel agreed with the approach. Veteran co-host Joy Behar dismissed the study as a waste of money.

“Twenty million bucks just to talk to boys?” Behar scoffed, drawing applause from the audience. “Maybe these guys should spend their money on teaching men to not be such sexists.”

Behar’s remarks sparked immediate pushback from co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, who argued that the data doesn’t support the idea that sexism is driving the shift among male voters.

“Trump has done better than past Republicans across multiple demographics, including men and racial minorities,” Griffin said.

Behar countered that Trump’s appeal may simply stem from running against a female candidate in the past.

“You think Biden voters from 2020 switched to Trump because they’re sexist?” Griffin pressed.

“I don’t know the reason,” Behar replied, “but it’s very suspicious.”

The broader panel discussion focused on whether the Democratic Party is alienating male voters by ignoring their concerns or writing them off entirely.

Griffin suggested that rather than spend millions on consultants, Democrats should look at what makes independent media figures like Joe Rogan and Theo Von resonate with men.

“There’s a level of authenticity with these guys that’s hard to replicate,” she said, pointing out that Joe Rogan, once a Bernie Sanders supporter, was essentially “lost” by the Democratic Party over time.

Griffin also noted that many men feel hesitant to discuss issues they face—such as educational and economic stagnation—out of fear of being labeled sexist or anti-woman.

Despite the disagreement, the segment highlighted a growing concern among Democrats: how to reconnect with a key demographic that was once a reliable voting bloc but is increasingly drifting toward the GOP.