Co-hosts of the popular daytime talk show "The View" enthusiastically discussed the potential prison sentence that former President Donald Trump could face following his conviction on falsifying business records charges. The hosts, including Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg, expressed their belief that Trump should spend at least six months behind bars.
On Friday's episode of "The View," co-hosts Sunny Hostin, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and Ana Navarro engaged in a lively discussion about the potential prison sentence that former President Donald Trump could face following his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
Hostin initiated the conversation, stating that she had spoken to someone from the Manhattan District Attorney's office who believed prosecutors would recommend a one-year prison term. She added that this would likely result in Trump being incarcerated at the notorious Rikers Island facility.
The audience gasped at the revelation, and Hostin smiled as Goldberg could be heard chuckling. The camera then panned to Behar's face, who appeared wide-eyed and excited by the idea.
Hostin explained that prosecutors would likely recommend the sentence because Trump had shown an utter disregard for institutions and that it was necessary to send a message to the community that such behavior would not be tolerated.
"When you spend a year in prison in New York or under, you serve in Rikers Island," Hostin said, her voice tinged with a hint of glee as the audience cheered the notion.
Goldberg echoed Hostin's sentiment, stating that it was imperative for Trump to face consequences for his actions.
"If we don’t have any consequences here, we are screwed," Goldberg said. "Because it means that everybody and their momma can decide they’re going to go do what he did and we give them permission to do what he said he could do, which was shoot people on Fifth Avenue and not have any problems."
Behar interjected with a chuckle, "So lock him up, is what you’re saying?"
Goldberg nodded in agreement. "Mmhmm," she said.
The hosts continued to speculate about the possibility of Trump's imprisonment, with Hostin adding that the length of his sentence would depend on the judge's decision at his July 11 sentencing hearing.
The discussion on "The View" reflects the growing public sentiment that Trump should be held accountable for his actions. His conviction on the business records charges marks a significant legal milestone, and it remains to be seen what other charges he may face in the future.
