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Elizabeth Hasselback Clashes With Her ‘The View’ Co-Hosts Over Open Borders

Elizabeth Hasselback Clashes With Her ‘The View’ Co-Hosts Over Open Borders

The long-running daytime talk show The View has never shied away from political debate, but the dynamic on the panel has shifted noticeably in recent weeks with the temporary return of former co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Filling in while Alyssa Farah Griffin is on maternity leave, Hasselbeck has stepped back into the program with the same direct style that defined her earlier tenure on the show — and it has quickly changed the tone of the conversations.

For years, the program has typically featured one panelist framed as the conservative voice among a group of more liberal co-hosts. Alyssa Farah Griffin has occupied that role in recent seasons. While she often presents center-right viewpoints, critics on the right have argued that her approach is more restrained and sometimes conciliatory when debates become heated.


Hasselbeck’s approach has historically been different. During her original run on The View from 2003 to 2013, she developed a reputation for engaging the other hosts directly and forcefully on issues ranging from national security to cultural debates. Her return, even temporarily, has revived that style of confrontation, particularly when the discussion turns to immigration policy, presidential leadership, and conservative principles.

One recent segment highlighted that contrast. During a conversation about border security and immigration policy, Hasselbeck raised a pointed comparison involving the show’s own studio security procedures. Like most television productions based in New York City, the studio requires audience members to pass through security screening before entering the building. Hasselbeck used that reality to question the logic of opposing strict border enforcement while maintaining controlled access to private spaces.


The argument touched on a familiar political talking point: if individuals or institutions expect security measures for their own venues, critics ask why similar standards should not apply to national borders. The discussion sparked debate around the table, reflecting the broader national disagreement over how immigration enforcement should be handled.


Another element that drew attention was the evolving political identity of co-host Ana Navarro. Navarro, once known primarily as a Republican political strategist and commentator, has increasingly aligned herself with Democratic positions in recent years, particularly in opposition to Donald Trump and the modern Republican Party. That shift has become more visible during panel discussions, where she now frequently defends Democratic policy positions.


The back-and-forth also included a moment in which longtime moderator Whoopi Goldberg clarified her stance on immigration enforcement after commercial break. Goldberg emphasized that she supports border security, though critics have argued that positions expressed on the show in previous years — particularly during the Biden administration — suggested support for more relaxed immigration policies.

Written by Mark Stevens - March 5, 2026