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Tensions Escalate on The View Over School Voucher Debate

The View's co-hosts clashed during a heated discussion on school vouchers, prompting Whoopi Goldberg to cut to a commercial break.

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Updated: Nov 20th, 2024, 10:34 PM ET

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During a recent episode of The View, co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin engaged in a heated debate about school vouchers and their impact on educational equity. Hostin argued that vouchers benefit wealthier families and take funds away from poorer schools, while Griffin countered that vouchers could empower low-income families. The back-and-forth escalated, leading Whoopi Goldberg to intervene and cut to commercials, emphasizing the importance of having different opinions even if discussions become chaotic.

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