What was the AI video discussed on The View?

The AI video posted to Truth Social depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes and remained online for about 12 hours.

What HBCU funding did the White House credit to Trump's first term?

The White House credited $255 million in funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during Trump's first term.

What specific past actions did Whoopi Goldberg cite as evidence of Trump's racism?

Whoopi Goldberg listed Donald Trump's past actions that she said showed bias during the discussion on The View.

Why was Savannah Chrisley guest-hosting on The View?

Savannah Chrisley was guest-hosting while Alyssa Farah Griffin is on maternity leave.

What was the social media reaction to the exchange?

The exchange drew social media backlash, with Savannah Chrisley getting dragged online.

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Savannah Chrisley Clashes With Co-Hosts Over Trump Racism Claims

Guest host Savannah Chrisley defended President Trump against racism accusations during a heated exchange on The View that centered on a controversial AI video and Trump-era policies.

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On Thursday guest host Savannah Chrisley defended President Donald Trump against accusations of racism during a heated exchange with co-host Sunny Hostin on The View.

The argument followed discussion of a White House Black History Month event and an AI video posted to Truth Social that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes and remained online for about 12 hours.

Hostin repeatedly called Trump 'a racist,' while Whoopi Goldberg and Sara Haines cited past actions they said showed bias and Chrisley blamed White House staffers and defended Trump-era HBCU funding.

The White House credited $255 million in HBCU funding to Trump's first term, an exit poll showed Trump won 21% of the black male vote, and the exchange drew social media backlash.

Chrisley is guest-hosting while Alyssa Farah Griffin is on maternity leave, and Whoopi Goldberg closed the segment by saying that airing disagreement was one of the show's strengths.

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: The AI video posted to Truth Social depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes and remained online for about 12 hours.
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: The White House credited $255 million in funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during Trump's first term.
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: Whoopi Goldberg listed Donald Trump's past actions that she said showed bias during the discussion on The View.
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: Savannah Chrisley was guest-hosting while Alyssa Farah Griffin is on maternity leave.
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: The exchange drew social media backlash, with Savannah Chrisley getting dragged online.
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AOL

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