"The View" co-hosts dedicated a segment of their show to address former President Donald Trump's recent remarks about them. The comments were made during Trump's speech at the Al Smith dinner, an event recognized for its blend of political significance and humor. Trump humorously suggested that "The View," a longstanding ABC talk show, was deteriorating and needed Rosie O'Donnell back to regain its former stature. This elicited laughter from the dinner attendees but received stern responses from the co-hosts.

Ana Navarro, one of the show's co-hosts, expressed her discontent with Trump's attendance at a Catholic charity event, which she felt contradicted true Catholic values. She found it offensive to imply a semblance of decency in Trump's persona, highlighting her relief that Vice President Kamala Harris skipped the event. Joy Behar, another co-host, jokingly noted Trump's apparent fixation on "The View" as part of his campaign agenda, before mockingly imitating him.

In their responses, co-hosts addressed Trump's critique of their ratings, with Alyssa Farah Griffin refuting his claims by stating that "The View" remained the top-rated daytime show over the past four years. The hosts took a light-hearted approach to Trump's apparent preoccupation with their program, appreciating the irony of occupying space in his consciousness while he watched and commented on the show.

Additionally, the event spotlighted Trump's repeated mispronunciation of Vice President Harris's name, a detail Navarro highlighted in her criticism. The conversation also touched on historical interactions between "The View" hosts and Trump, with Navarro emphatically noting she has never personally interacted with him. However, the overall tone remained one of jest and resilience against the pointed jabs from the former president.

The Al Smith dinner, attended by various political figures over the years, has been a stage for candidates to roast opponents in a traditionally humorous setting. Kamala Harris's absence marked a break from the norm, as nominees have customarily participated since the event's inception. Instead, Harris addressed attendees through a video message, which drew mixed reviews, a testament to the evolving nature of political and media interactions in contemporary settings.