Joy Behar tells Trump to 'leave Jesus' out of SAVE America Act debate

WASHINGTON, DC: 'The View' host Joy Behar reacted strongly on Tuesday, March 24, when Donald Trump mentioned Jesus while talking about his Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, also called the SAVE America Act. She responded directly, saying, “Leave Jesus out of it.”

Her remark followed Trump’s call for Republican senators to act immediately, urging them to move forward without waiting for a delayed vote. This is not the first time Behar has aimed at Trump. She has previously criticized his handling of tensions with Iran and has also blamed Republicans for continuing to support him.

Joy Behar slams Trump for his comment

Behar had a clear message for Trump. She said, "He needs to take Jesus' name out of his mouth." She said this during the March 24 episode of the ABC talk show, where she appeared with Whoopi Goldberg, Sarah Haines, Sunny Hostin, and guest host Abby Huntsman. The panel was discussing Trump’s comments about the SAVE America Act.

The show played a clip from Trump’s Monday, March 23, appearance at the Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable. In the clip, he said the voting bill should be part of the Homeland Security funding bill.

Trump said, “I'm requesting that the Republican senators do that immediately. You don't have to take a fast vote. Don't worry about Easter (and) going home. In fact, make this one for Jesus... That's what I tell em,” while asking Republicans to support the measure.

Previously, Behar had spoken openly about her frustration with Trump, saying she feels his actions continue to create instability. She shared that each day brings new concerns, adding, “I really feel like every day I wake up and he has created more chaos, more misery around the world. The economy is going down the toilet, gas prices are going through the roof.”

She also directed criticism at Republicans, expressing a sense of helplessness among Americans. Behar said, “We’re in the middle of this, and I feel like we’re pretty much helpless to do anything because the Republican party will not stand up to this fool.”

What is SAVE America Act?

The SAVE America Act is a voting bill in the US that makes the rules stricter. It says people must show proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, when they register to vote. They also need to show a photo ID when they cast their vote.

The bill removes online and mail-in voter registration. It also limits mail-in voting to certain situations like illness, disability, military service, or travel. The House passed the bill on February 11, and it is now in the Senate, where it is facing a filibuster.

During the discussion, a legal expert pointed out that Republicans have traditionally depended on mail-in voting. Sunny Hostin said this shift could be shaping Trump’s approach, suggesting he may be thinking, “we are going to cut that off,” as more Democrats have relied on mail-in ballots in recent elections.