‘The View’ Co-Hosts Look Horrified as Whoopi Defends Trump for the First Time Ever

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Dave Rubin critiques the politicization of public events and alleges widespread election irregularities in California, arguing that Democrats are intentionally eroding public trust in the electoral system while pushing increasingly radical candidates.
Trump's NBA appearance sparked predictable political outrage, but Whoopi Goldberg surprisingly defended his right to attend.
Allegations of election fraud plague the LA mayoral race, with a radical progressive candidate 'magically' replacing a moderate in the runoff.
California's election laws, allowing mail-in ballots up to seven days post-election and handwritten dates, are cited as mechanisms for distrust.

Summary

Dave Rubin discusses the politicization of former President Donald Trump's appearance at an NBA Finals game, highlighting Whoopi Goldberg's surprising defense of Trump's right to attend as a lifelong Knicks fan. The episode then pivots to extensive allegations of election fraud in the Los Angeles mayoral race, where a progressive candidate, Nithia Ramen, unexpectedly overtook Spencer Pratt for a runoff spot, despite initial results and her own concession speech. Rubin and his guests scrutinize California's election laws, particularly the extended period for mail-in ballot acceptance and the ability to hand-write dates, which they claim fosters distrust. The discussion extends to other progressive Democratic candidates, like James Tarico in Texas, who are accused of extreme left-wing views and then attempting to 'walk back' their positions to appear moderate. The episode concludes with a strong critique of anti-American sentiment, exemplified by comments from 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin and a Texas mayoral candidate, Zul Muhammad, who expressed disdain for American veterans and the U.S. military.
This episode matters because it articulates a significant conservative viewpoint on contemporary American politics, focusing on perceived threats to election integrity and the cultural fabric of the nation. It highlights concerns about the Democratic Party's strategy, the alleged radicalization of its candidates, and the erosion of patriotic sentiment, which, if widely believed, could deepen political polarization and distrust in democratic institutions.

Takeaways

  • Donald Trump's appearance at an NBA Finals game was heavily politicized, despite Whoopi Goldberg's rare defense of his attendance as a New Yorker.
  • The Los Angeles mayoral election is under scrutiny due to alleged fraud, with Nithia Ramen, a 'radical lefty lunatic,' unexpectedly securing a runoff spot over Spencer Pratt via mail-in ballots.
  • California's election laws, particularly the seven-day window for mail-in ballots and the allowance of handwritten dates, are criticized for enabling potential fraud and eroding public trust.
  • Democratic candidates like James Tarico in Texas are accused of holding extreme left-wing views and then attempting to 'rebrand' as moderates to win general elections.
  • The host criticizes prominent figures like Sunny Hostin and Texas mayoral candidate Zul Muhammad for expressing anti-American sentiments and a lack of pride in the nation's history and institutions.

Insights

1Politicization of Public Figures at Sporting Events

The host notes that any president attending a sporting event should be a moment of unity, but Donald Trump's appearance at an NBA Finals game was immediately politicized by figures like Hakeem Jeffries. He contrasts this with Whoopi Goldberg's unexpected defense of Trump's right to attend as a lifelong Knicks fan and New Yorker, suggesting a rare moment of common sense amidst partisan division.

Hakeem Jeffries questioned Trump's authenticity as a Knicks fan and accused him of bringing a 'MAGA circus' (). Whoopi Goldberg stated that Trump and Mayor Adams are Knicks fans and New Yorkers, and their presence shouldn't be politicized (). NBA Commissioner Adam Silver also affirmed Trump's long-standing connection to the NBA and called for sports to create community ().

2Allegations of Election Fraud in Los Angeles Mayoral Race

The host claims that the LA mayoral election results are suspicious, citing that a week after election day, votes were still being counted, and mail-in ballots dramatically shifted the outcome. Spencer Pratt, initially in second place, was replaced in the runoff by Nithia Ramen, a 'radical progressive Democrat' who had even given a concession speech on election night. This shift is presented as evidence of potential fraud, with Elon Musk's tweet 'The level of fraud here is mindblowing' cited as support.

Nithia Ramen, who was in third place and gave a concession speech, 'magically' received mail-in ballots to secure second place over Spencer Pratt (, ). A voter's ballot for Spencer Pratt, mailed weeks prior, was not recorded as received (). Elon Musk tweeted, 'The level of fraud here is mindblowing' ().

3Critique of California's Election Laws and Practices

The episode criticizes California's election system for allowing mail-in ballots to be received up to seven days after election day and for permitting voters to hand-write the date on their ballots instead of relying solely on postmarks. This practice is contrasted with Florida's ability to count votes quickly despite a large population and significant mail-in voting, suggesting California's system intentionally creates conditions for distrust or fraud.

California allows mail-in ballots to arrive up to seven days after the election, and voters can hand-write the date on the ballot (, ). Florida, with a comparable population and high senior citizen demographic, manages to report results on election night (, ).

4Democratic Candidates' Radical Positions and 'Walk-Back' Attempts

The host argues that the Democratic Party consistently nominates increasingly radical candidates, citing examples like Nithia Ramen in LA and James Tarico in Texas. Tarico is highlighted for extreme views (e.g., Torah supporting abortion, trans people needing abortion care) which he then attempts to 'walk back' by adopting moderate stances on issues like the Second Amendment, border security, and the oil industry, which are contradicted by his past actions and legislative proposals.

James Tarico stated the Torah might support abortion and that trans people need abortion care (, ). He later claimed to be a Second Amendment believer, criticized Biden on the border, and supported the oil and gas industry (, , ). However, he previously led legislation restricting handgun sales, called for treating the border 'like our front porch,' and introduced a bill to eliminate the oil and gas industry (, , ).

5Critique of Anti-American Sentiment and Lack of Patriotism

The episode concludes by criticizing what the host perceives as a growing anti-American sentiment among certain public figures. Sunny Hostin of 'The View' is highlighted for stating she cannot celebrate America's 250th anniversary because her ancestors were not free in 1776, despite her personal wealth. A Texas mayoral candidate, Zul Muhammad, is featured expressing disdain for American veterans and the U.S. military, calling the U.S. an 'entity.'

Sunny Hostin stated she cannot celebrate 1776 because her ancestors were not free (). Zul Muhammad, a Texas mayoral candidate, said 'No vet has made any sacrifice. I do not support the US military. I look down on both entities' ().

Quotes

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"Any president showing up to the Super Bowl or the NBA Finals or does Do they still have hockey? [...] everybody should be happy about it, right? You could for a moment put aside your nonsense and you might look up there and go, 'That's the president of the United States. How freaking cool that he showed up.'"

Dave Rubin
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"Trump and Mayor Mum Dami are Knicks fans and have been. They're New Yorkers and you can't there's nothing either one of them can do to change what's happening in this city for this team."

Whoopi Goldberg
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"I think we should be using sports to create more of a sense of community with people, not less."

Adam Silver
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"We're going to do everything to make sure that doesn't happen. I'll leave it there."

Gavin Newsome
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"No one gave me freedom. My parents are the only people that made sacrifice. No vet has made any sacrifice. I want to make that clear. I do not support the US military. No, I do not support the United States. I look down on both entities. I want to make that clear."

Zul Muhammad

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