On Monday’s live episode of “The View,” the cohosts discussed President Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear sites in Iran with bombs. Joy Behar led the discussion and welcomed ABC News’ Jonathan Karl to answer questions. The cohosts asked about the accuracy of Trump’s claim that the sites were “obliterated,” the legality of the attack, and the history of U.S. intervention in Iran’s nuclear program.
Sunny Hostin stated that Trump “potentially violated the War Powers Resolution” by initiating the strikes without Congress’s consent.
Iran strike discussed on The View
Alyssa Farah Griffin added, “We’ve been using the 2003 AUMF to authorize every military strike in about 25 years, so Congress can’t be feckless and then be mad when they don’t like the outcome.”
Behar pointed out that some MAGA loyalists, including Marjorie Taylor Green and Tucker Carlson, have been “pretty quiet” after insisting the movement was about not starting new wars.
Karl said, “The MAGA movement’s going to be with the MAGA leader.”
Karl explained that the strikes have been in the works for a long time and that the opportunity and belief that the Iranians were weak led to the decision. He noted that Iran responded by attacking Israel instead of the U.S. directly, suggesting cautious yet strategic moves on both ends. Behar thanked Karl for appearing on the show, saying, “It’s always interesting when you come here and try to explain to our audience what’s going on because it’s pretty scary and confusing.” Karl agreed, stating, “They are consequential and frightening times.”
“The View” airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.
