Joy Behar sparked backlash after she launched a sexist attack on new White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, saying she only got the position because of her looks.

‘She’s probably been put in there because, according to Donald Trump, she’s a 10,’ Behar said on Wednesday’s The View panel. ‘You know that’s what it is.’

Behar’s remark was quickly countered by fellow panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump administration staffer, who told Behar: ‘It wasn’t her first job, it was just her first press briefing.’

The exchange came as panelist Whoopi Goldberg also laid into Leavitt, 27, saying that her first White House press conference on Tuesday ‘p***ed me off.’

Goldberg said she took issue with Leavitt saying there would be ‘no more funding for transgenderism and wokeness across our federal bureaucracy and agencies,’ and argued that Leavitt only has her role due to ‘wokeness.’

‘Let me explain, without that wokeness, you might not have that job,’ Goldberg said.

‘Because women were not invited to that table. Women were not invited to many tables in this nation.’

The barbs directed at Leavitt came after the 27-year-old used her first White House press conference to scold legacy media for ‘losing the trust’ of everyday Americans.

Joy Behar sparked backlash after she launched a sexist attack on new White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on The View on Wednesday, saying she only got the position because of her looks

Behar said Leavitt, the youngest ever White House Press Secretary ever at 27, only got her job because ‘according to Donald Trump, she’s a 10… You know that’s what it is’

Karoline Leavitt scolds reporters and mocks Biden in first briefing

Whoopi Goldberg’s Attempt to Derail the Conversation

As Leavitt continued to make her points, Whoopi Goldberg attempted to steer the conversation away from media bias.

However, Leavitt refused to be silenced, insisting on staying on topic. This bold stance further emphasized the power dynamics at play—Leavitt was not willing to let the media dictate the terms of the debate.

Goldberg’s deflection backfired, making it clear to viewers that The View was uncomfortable with the direction the discussion had taken.

Rather than addressing the issues Leavitt raised, they sought to dismiss or redirect them—an approach that only validated her argument about media bias.

The Aftermath: Social Media Reacts

Clips of the exchange quickly went viral, sparking a wave of reactions on social media.

Even those who disagreed with Leavitt’s politics acknowledged that Behar’s comments were inappropriate and that Leavitt handled herself with remarkable composure.

Many pointed out that The View claims to support women’s empowerment but often fails to extend that support to conservative women.

Meanwhile, ABC executives are reportedly growing frustrated with the backlash stemming from The View’s frequent controversies.

Sources suggest that Joy Behar’s remarks have once again put the network in damage control mode, raising questions about whether she might be on thin ice.

A Broader Conversation About Media Bias

The incident with Caroline Leavitt underscores a larger issue—how mainstream media treats conservative women.

Figures like Kayleigh McEnany and Sarah Huckabee Sanders have faced similar dismissals and personal attacks, often framed as “jokes” or “offhand remarks.”

However, these moments expose a double standard in how women’s voices are valued in political discourse.

This controversy has reignited debates about whether The View truly stands for women’s empowerment or if it only supports women who align with their political views.

Leavitt’s handling of the situation has turned her into a rising star among conservatives, demonstrating that she is unafraid to challenge mainstream narratives.

What’s Next?

With The View under scrutiny and Leavitt’s profile rising, it remains to be seen how this confrontation will impact both parties.

Will ABC executives take action in response to the backlash? Will The View alter its approach to conservative guests? Or will the show double down on its existing narrative?

One thing is certain—Caroline Leavitt has proven that she can hold her own in a hostile media environment.

And in doing so, she has forced a much-needed conversation about how women, particularly conservative women, are treated in the media landscape.

What do you think? Did The View expose its hypocrisy, or was this just another heated political exchange? Share your thoughts below!