"The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin sparked a heated debate on Friday's episode after questioning the credibility of witnesses testifying against former President Donald Trump in the hush money trial.
"The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin ignited a fierce argument on Friday's episode of the ABC talk show after asserting that the witnesses testifying against former President Donald Trump in the hush money trial have "credibility issues."
Griffin's comments drew immediate criticism from co-host Joy Behar, who questioned Griffin's motives for opposing Trump after having worked for him. Griffin countered that she had never "perjured herself on a stand" or testified against Trump under oath, unlike Trump's former fixer, Michael Cohen.
The discussion escalated as Griffin drew a contrast between Cohen and porn star Stormy Daniels, whose testimony she characterized as "salacious" and "sexual." She suggested that the prosecution had made a "mistake" by calling Daniels to the stand, claiming that her appearance could damage the jury's perception of Trump.
Behar countered Griffin's argument, pointing out that Trump's former aide, Madeleine Westerhout, had testified that Trump signed off on all the papers that went through his office. This, Behar implied, suggested that Trump was fully aware of the hush money payments made to Daniels.
Griffin retorted that Trump's defense attorneys would argue that he was signing so many checks as the head of a multi-million-dollar business that he could not have known about the specific payments. She maintained that the prosecution had not proven their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
However, co-host Sunny Hostin disagreed, citing testimony that Trump had paid Cohen "specifically for the Stormy Daniels case." Behar added that Cohen was expected to "confirm that on Monday."
Griffin continued to express reservations about Cohen's credibility, emphasizing his history of perjury and imprisonment for lying. Hostin repeatedly attempted to interject, but her efforts were met with crosstalk between Griffin and Behar.
Behar compared Griffin's change of heart towards Trump to Cohen's own. "You know, you used to like Trump too," Behar said. "Now he hates him, now you hate him. It's the same thing."
Griffin vehemently denied this, stating that she had never perjured herself against Trump. The argument escalated into a brief uproar as Behar and Griffin clashed.
Finally, co-host Sara Haines managed to break through the noise, laughing at Behar's point. Hostin seized the opportunity to ask for an opportunity to share her opinion, which was met with laughter and cheers from the crowd.
The intense debate on "The View" highlights the deep divisions and differing perspectives surrounding the hush money trial against former President Donald Trump. The credibility of witnesses and the interpretation of evidence continue to be key points of contention in the ongoing legal proceedings.
