How would Barbara Walters view 'The View' now, according to her biographer?

How would Barbara Walters evaluate "The View" now?

Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA Today and author of "The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters," was asked by Planet Chronicle Digital what the late legendary broadcaster would think of the ABC daytime program Walters created.

"Page stated to Planet Chronicle Digital at the Texas Tribune Festival that her idea for "The View" was to feature women of different generations and perspectives. She carefully selected the guests to include women of color and those with conservative viewpoints, believing it would create a more engaging discussion."

Page stated that one thing she appreciates about "The View" is its relevance in today's politics. It serves as a platform for presidents and candidates to address voters.

"The View" has become a political lightning rod in the Trump era, with conservatives accusing the program of not having a pro-Trump co-host despite its claim to represent all viewpoints.

Page stated that the emergence of Donald Trump has posed challenges in discussions where diverse perspectives are desired. He added that this issue has also been faced by shows like Page's own, as well as others.

Trump supporters should be fairly represented not only on "The View" but also in the media as a whole.

It is crucial to comprehend the perspectives of those who will vote for Donald Trump, as they represent a significant portion of the American population, according to Page's statement to Planet Chronicle Digital.

In 1997, Walters started "The View" and remained a co-host for 17 seasons before retiring from television in 2016.

The hosts of "The View" are Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro, all of whom are vocal critics of Trump.

Page spoke about what inspired her to write about the journalism trailblazer.

"Barbara Walters has been an iconic figure for women journalists in both TV and print media, and there was no biography written about her until now."

Throughout her career, Walters made history by being the first female co-host of NBC's "The Today Show" and later becoming the highest paid news anchor ever when she joined ABC News.

Watching Barbara Walters growing up would not lead you to believe that women are incapable of conducting major interviews, interviewing heads of state and other powerful individuals, or earning as much or more money than their male counterparts, according to Page.

Walters died in 2022 at age 93.