Rosie O’Donnell has sparked controversy after voicing concerns that ABC could be preparing to cancel “The View” as a way to gain favor with former President Donald Trump.

The former co-host expressed alarm over what she perceives as growing network pressure to tone down political content on the long-running talk show, especially commentary critical of Trump.

O’Donnell made her remarks in a TikTok video released Thursday, responding to recent media reports that ABC executives have been evaluating the direction of “The View.” She pointed specifically to language indicating a review of the show's "liberal bias," which she interpreted as a precursor to possible cancellation.

Rosie O'Donnell responds to reports of political shift

O’Donnell, who is known for her outspoken political views and past tenure on “The View,” claimed that this evaluation of the show's content shows an intent to suppress political discussion. In her video post, she portrayed the scrutiny as an effort to diminish perspectives that challenge Trump and his base.

“You know what I just read today? ABC is ‘reviewing the liberal bias’ on ‘The View,’” she said. According to her, the decision to examine the show's editorial direction sounds like a coded plan to cancel it eventually.

Further in her remarks, O’Donnell argued that the move is part of a broader effort to censor dissenting voices and shape public opinion by restricting platforms that offer open political critique. She used examples from other sectors, such as journalism and education, to highlight what she sees as a troubling trend.

Executives push for less politics, more entertainment

Reports from outlets including The Daily Beast and Breitbart News indicate that ABC and Disney executives have encouraged the show’s producers and hosts to reduce political focus. Meetings reportedly took place earlier this year between top network figures and show personnel to discuss this shift.

Among those involved were Disney CEO Bob Iger and ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic, who met with the show’s executive producer Brian Teta and several hosts. Sources in attendance said the meetings contained pointed suggestions to scale back Trump-related commentary.

Executives allegedly cited stronger ratings during episodes with celebrity guests, according to The Daily Beast. Karamehmedovic is said to have recommended that the program prioritize such entertainment content over divisive political topics.

Some hosts push back on the network’s direction

Not all hosts of “The View” were reportedly on board with the move. Ana Navarro, one of the show’s politically active panelists, objected during one of the meetings, arguing that the core audience expects and values political dialogue.

“Isn’t it gonna look kind of bad if we’re all of a sudden not talking about politics?” Navarro reportedly asked, reflecting internal tension about potentially softening the show’s political edge.

O’Donnell echoed similar concerns, asserting that shifting topics for the sake of compliance is not about balance, but about silencing dissent. She claimed that suggestions of bias are a pretext to undermine voices critical of Trumpism in general.

O’Donnell connects the issue to broader media concerns

In her video, O’Donnell connected the issue at “The View” to a nationwide pattern. She said that attempts to stifle progressive voices in media reflect a broader political strategy aimed at controlling narratives across public platforms.

She suggested that silencing TV personalities like Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg is part of a continuum that started with attacks on journalists and educators. Her comments painted a picture of what she described as a creeping cultural authoritarianism.

“When the only voices left on TV are nodding along to conspiracy theories about wind turbines causing autism, we are not in a democracy anymore. We are in a dictatorship with good lighting,” she said, sharply criticizing efforts to marginalize liberal viewpoints.

Speculation, not confirmation, of cancellation

Despite her assertions, O’Donnell acknowledged in her commentary that there had been no official announcement of the show's cancellation. Her remarks were speculative, though grounded in concerns about recent executive actions and messaging from ABC.

She expressed doubt over network statements suggesting they are merely reviewing political content, interpreting them instead as signals of intent to end the show. “That’s code for — we’re gonna cancel it, we’re just trying to soften you up first,” she said.

Whether the show is ultimately canceled or not, the events reflect tensions between network decision-makers and on-air talent over content direction, particularly in a polarized media environment.