In a moment of irony so thick you could slice it with a mic, The View’s hosts—those ever-vocal self-proclaimed champions of feminism and equality—have once again sparked outrage. This time, it’s for doing exactly what they claim to fight against: tearing down a woman for her looks and political affiliation.

The target? Karoline Leavitt, the 27-year-old newly appointed White House Press Secretary under Donald Trump. Instead of celebrating her historic rise—she’s one of the youngest to ever hold the role—The View hosts reduced her accomplishment to one thing: being “hot.”

It all started when Joy Behar, never one to shy away from controversy (or foot-in-mouth moments), took a jab on air, saying:

“I think she’s probably been put in there because, according to Donald Trump, she’s a 10. You know, that’s what it is.”

The tone-deaf remark instantly lit up social media, especially because Behar has built her persona on promoting women’s empowerment. Critics pointed out the contradiction: “So, it’s feminism when it suits the narrative, but open season on conservative women?”

Adding to the spectacle, Behar’s comment wasn’t even accurate. Leavitt has a record of government service, having worked in Trump’s previous administration. This wasn’t a “first job” handout—it was a promotion based on experience.

As if things weren’t bad enough, Whoopi Goldberg decided to double down in the name of “wokeness.” Referring to Leavitt’s statement at her press briefing—“There will be no wokeness here”—Whoopi launched into a rant:

“Without that wokeness, you might not have that job… Women weren’t invited to this party. We busted our asses to make sure this was a person’s world.”

Cue eye-rolls and online firestorms.

Goldberg’s comments came across not only as patronizing but also oddly self-defeating. Critics were quick to label it “mansplaining in feminist drag,” with one user writing: “Whoopi is basically telling a 27-year-old woman that she should sit down and be grateful. That’s rich.”

The backlash from conservatives and centrists alike was swift. Fox News personalities, online commentators, and even international media jumped to Leavitt’s defense. Charlie Kirk applauded her for giving a “masterclass” during her first briefing. Sky News Australia’s Paul Murray dubbed her “a rock star,” praising her poise, clarity, and substance.

And what a debut it was.

Leavitt, confident and sharp, took questions about immigration head-on. When asked about criminal records among the 3,500 immigrants arrested since Trump’s return to office, she replied:

“All of them. They illegally broke our nation’s laws and therefore they are criminals.”

She didn’t stop there. Taking aim at the media, she said:

“We know for a fact there have been lies pushed by many legacy media outlets… We will not accept that. We will call you out.”

Ouch. That’s a bold statement, especially when standing in a room full of journalists ready to pounce.

Leavitt also brought receipts on the economy, reminding the press:

“In 2024, when Joe Biden was in the Oval Office—or upstairs sleeping—egg prices increased 65%.”

In other words, she came to slay.

But the real story here isn’t just Leavitt’s punchy press performance—it’s the meltdown it triggered on The View. The same women who’ve rallied against judging others by appearances, who advocate for inclusion and opportunity, suddenly became the Mean Girls of morning television.

What’s worse, they did it in the face of undeniable competence.

Whether or not you agree with her politics, Caroline Leavitt came prepared. She made a strong first impression, answered tough questions, and asserted a clear direction for the administration’s message.

Instead of engaging with her policies or statements, The View panel decided to tear her down with lazy stereotypes. It’s the kind of hypocrisy that drives people away from legacy media and fuels accusations of liberal elitism.

In the end, Leavitt’s “crime” wasn’t her youth, her looks, or even her conservative beliefs—it was daring to exist outside the liberal mold while doing her job well.

And if The View isn’t careful, they might find their “woke” brand is starting to wake people up… for all the wrong reasons.