You want to know what real cowardice looks like in modern media? There’s a curious phenomenon in today’s media landscape: those who shout the loudest about “dialogue” and “diverse viewpoints” often work the hardest to prevent them. In the echo chambers of daytime television, where manufactured outrage masquerades as journalism, the real story isn’t what’s being said – it’s what’s being silenced.
For years, we’ve watched as mainstream media personalities position themselves as brave truth-tellers, claiming they welcome all perspectives while carefully curating their guest lists to avoid any real challenge to their narratives. But what happens when the curtain gets pulled back? Well, let me tell you, it’s not pretty.
This week, Joy Behar from ABC’s “The View” made a stunning claim that perfectly encapsulates this hypocrisy. “I think that we should have more Republicans on the show,” she declared. “But they don’t want to come on — they’re scared of us.” It’s a bold statement from someone sitting comfortably in one of television’s most ideologically protected spaces. But here’s the kicker – Riley Gaines had the receipts.
“As someone who has personally been turned away by The View, I would like to make something clear: conservatives aren’t scared of Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, or anyone else on that panel,” Gaines revealed in a detailed exposé. The truth? When Gaines was pitched to appear on the show in June 2024 to debate the fairness of men competing in women’s sports, the response was dismissive: “Thx, will keep in mind.” Translation: Don’t call us, we’ll call you. (Spoiler alert: they never call.)
The Receipts Keep Coming
Gaines isn’t alone in exposing this charade. Conservative radio host Clay Travis immediately fired back at Behar’s claim with hard evidence. “Joy Behar says Republicans are afraid to come on The View. This is a lie. I’m happy to come by for a visit,” Travis posted, before sharing an email his producer sent to the show expressing interest in having both him and co-host Buck Sexton appear. The show’s response? Crickets.
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After seeing this interview, I wanted to be pitched for the show again. “Saw you had Dylan on yesterday — would you want Riley?” The response was a colorful variation of what I had received nearly a year earlier. “Will keep in mind, thx.” And I’m not the only one. The View has also declined or ignored invitations to have conservatives like Matt Walsh, Senator Ted Cruz, Michael Knowles, Jen Sey, and OutKick founder Clay Travis.
The pattern becomes undeniable when you see the growing list of conservatives who’ve been rejected: Matt Walsh, Senator Ted Cruz, Michael Knowles, Jennifer Sey, and OutKick founder Clay Travis have all been turned away. Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer was told there wasn’t “room at the moment” when pitched for a Veterans Day appearance. These aren’t fringe figures afraid of tough questions – they’re prominent voices who regularly engage in hostile territory. And yet, somehow, there’s never quite room for them at The View’s table.
A Pattern of Propaganda
The contrast becomes even more glaring when you consider who The View does welcome with open arms. When Dylan Mulvaney, the biological male who performs a caricature of womanhood, appeared on the show in March 2025 to promote his book, the hosts “gushed and fawned over him.” Whoopi Goldberg even asked Mulvaney about Governor Gavin Newsom’s “deeply unfair” comments regarding men in women’s sports. The irony here is so thick you could cut it with a knife. They asked someone who is neither a woman nor an athlete about women’s athletics, while rejecting an actual female athlete who wanted to discuss the same topic.
Think about that for a second. A major news network’s flagship daytime program actively suppresses conservative voices while pretending to champion open dialogue. If that doesn’t make your blood boil, you’re not paying attention.
The solution isn’t complicated: If The View really wants to prove conservatives wrong, the invitation list is long and publicly available. Riley Gaines, Clay Travis, Byron Donalds, and dozens of others stand ready. But don’t hold your breath waiting for those invitations. After all, as Gaines concluded, “If The View really wants to live up to its name, it should start by allowing more than one.”
Until then, we’ll keep the receipts – and the truth – coming.
Key Takeaways
• The View rejected multiple conservative guests including Riley Gaines, then claimed Republicans were “scared” to appear
• ABC News’ flagship daytime show systematically excludes conservative voices while platforming liberal activists
• Prominent conservatives have publicly offered to debate but receive only silence or rejection from producers
• Media gatekeepers protect their narratives by avoiding real debate, not protecting viewers from “misinformation”
