During a recent episode of The View, co-host Joy Behar sparked controversy by admitting that while she could be friends with a Trump supporter, she would not go as far as donating a kidney to one—even if their life depended on it. Her remarks came during a discussion about political differences and friendships, where she made it clear that her willingness to help someone in need would be dictated by their political beliefs.
Behar elaborated that her stance isn’t just about policy disagreements but about what she perceives as larger moral and ethical issues. She claimed that supporting President Trump is not merely a political choice but a reflection of a person’s values, which she believes include “cruelty and discrimination.” According to Behar, such differences are too significant to overlook, even in matters of life and death.
Joy Behar claims she’s friends with a Trump supporter but adds she wouldn’t give them a kidney to save their life:
“I won’t give them a kidney but I could be friends with them…the thing about it, it’s not just about politics, it’s about morality, ethics, it’s about cruelty,… pic.twitter.com/TqMu3wzFXC— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) March 6, 2025
Her comments received agreement from co-host Sunny Hostin, who stated that she struggles to maintain friendships with Trump supporters. Hostin argued that she sees their support for Trump as a direct endorsement of policies she views as harmful to her family and community, making it difficult for her to separate politics from personal relationships.
However, not all of the co-hosts shared Behar’s extreme perspective. Sara Haines offered a more balanced view, stressing that friendships should not be dictated by politics. She pointed out that people’s voting decisions are shaped by their personal experiences, information sources, and environments, and that open dialogue is key to bridging ideological divides rather than completely severing relationships over political disagreements.
Sara Haines recounts growing up in Iowa where “it’s very common to know people that vote differently. I went from Midwest conservative life to super liberal east coast life.”
She and Behar blame the support for Trump on where “they’re getting their information from.” pic.twitter.com/m1mFn0vT6T— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) March 6, 2025
Behar’s statement exemplifies the increasing division in American society, where political affiliation is no longer just a preference but a personal litmus test for relationships. Her unwillingness to help a Trump supporter in need reflects a broader trend on the left, where ideological purity often takes precedence over basic human decency.
The reaction to Behar’s remarks has been swift, with many conservatives calling out the hypocrisy of the left preaching tolerance while actively discriminating against those who don’t align with their views. Others have pointed out the absurdity of letting politics dictate something as serious as a life-saving organ donation.
As political polarization deepens, discussions like these highlight a troubling reality: for some on the left, their hatred for President Trump and his supporters has become so extreme that they would rather see someone suffer than set aside their ideological differences.