Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sunny Hostin Face Off on The View: What Happened?

Elisabeth Hasselbeck's return to The View has sparked debate, particularly with co-host Sunny Hostin over President Donald Trump's actions in Iran. Hasselbeck challenged Hostin's views during a heated discussion.

Debate Over Trump's Iranian Strikes

Sunny Hostin criticized the airstrikes on Iran as "illegal and unconstitutional," which led Elisabeth Hasselbeck to reference a 2011 document from the Office of Legal Counsel. This memo stated that the President could authorize military force if deemed in the national interest.

Constitutional Authority Questioned

Hasselbeck argued that prior congressional approval is not needed for military action, citing previous presidential authority. However, Hostin, who has a background in the Department of Justice, countered that Congress should have been involved in decisions regarding military action against Iran.

Ongoing Tension on The View

The disagreement between Elisabeth and Sunny is part of broader tensions on the show. Earlier, Hasselbeck clashed with Whoopi Goldberg over other controversial topics.

As discussions continued, tensions rose, with Whoopi trying to redirect the conversation. Sunny emphasized her belief about the complexities of starting and ending wars.