'She needs to retire': Internet disagrees as Joy Behar slams Trump, accuses his supporters of 'flushing' America down the toilet
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Joy Behar, on the occasion of the D-Day anniversary, delivered a passionate critique of former President Trump and his supporters, declaring that those who back him are leading the nation to ruin.
Speaking on 'The View,' Behar recounted her visit to Normandy, France, where she was moved by the sacrifices made by American troops during World War II.
Joy Behar reflects on American sacrifice and criticizes Trump's alleged misconduct
She shared an anecdote about a French guide acknowledging America's pivotal role in saving not just France, but the world.
"When I was there, I had a guide who was French, and I said to him, ‘We saved France,’ and he said, ‘You saved the world,’" Behar said. "That is the most touching thing anybody has ever said to me about this country, and for us to be throwing it down the toilet to a convicted felon, to somebody who was liable for rape, who lies and cheats."
Behar expressed dismay at the present political climate, criticizing the promotion of Trump, whom she described as a "convicted felon" facing allegations of misconduct.
She highlighted accusations against Trump concerning derogatory comments about the military, allegedly referring to service members as "suckers" and "losers."
Joy Behar criticizes Trump's alleged disrespect for military
Behar's criticism was intensified by reports of the former president's purported hesitation to visit graves and interact with military personnel.
"John Kelly, his former chief of staff, said Trump said US service members were ‘suckers’ and ‘losers’ for risking their lives. There’s nothing in it for them. He refused to visit the graves in France. He didn’t want to be seen in the presence of military amputees because, quote, ‘it doesn’t look good for me.’ He criticized Gold Star families. He went against John McCain who was a hero," Behar said.
Her co-host, Alyssa Farah Griffin, echoed sentiments of patriotism but emphasized the imperfections within the nation. Griffin highlighted America's historical role as a defender of democracy and freedom, contrasting it with the perceived drift away from these ideals.
"I think we are the greatest nation on earth and what makes us great — we show up for our allies, we fight for democracy abroad, we fight against autocracy, and when we saw [the] pure evil of Nazism, we showed up and fought back and defended our European allies," Griffin said.
"With what is happening in Ukraine right now, that is who America is. It is not what we are starting to careen toward. I mean freedom isn’t free, democracy is fragile, and now is the moment to remember those who are greater than us who served," Griffin added.
Biden's call to uphold democratic values
Meanwhile, President Biden, marking the D-Day anniversary in Normandy, reiterated the importance of preserving democracy and confronting threats to freedom, notably calling out Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine. He stressed the continuing duty to maintain the values that previous generations fought for.
President Biden commemorated D-Day in Normandy on Thursday and described the state of the world on June 6, 1944, when 73,000 Americans joined Allied forces to carry out the largest amphibious invasion in military history.
"We must remember that the fact that they were heroes here that day does not absolve us of what we have to do today," Biden said. "Democracy is never guaranteed. Every generation must preserve it, defend it, and fight for it. That’s the test of the ages."
Internet users react to Behar's remarks
Some Twitter users expressed disagreement with Behar's remarks, suggesting she retire alongside President Biden, while others questioned the validity of her statements.
One user wrote, "She so has that backwards. She needs to retire with Biden!" [sic]
She so has that backwards. She needs to retire with Biden!
— Veronica Live 🎙️🇺🇸 (@VeronicaTalk) June 6, 2024
Another said, "Where's the lie?"
One commented, "She spend a lot of time there, she would know!" [sic]
One added, "She’s horrible! I can’t stand the view they s**k." [sic]
She’s horrible! I can’t stand the view they suck. 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
— Jason Miller (@JasonLabyrinth) June 6, 2024
Another commented, "Tell joy behar. Sit down and color." [sic]
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