Joy Behar Shakes Up 'The View' with a Political Zing During Alyssa Farah Griffin's Pregnancy Reveal: "There She Goes Again!"
Alyssa Farah Griffin has been quietly keeping a secret for weeks, skillfully disguising her growing baby bump under loose tops and a strategic spot behind the Hot Topics table. But on this morning’s episode of The View, she finally shared the joyous news that she and her husband are expecting their first child—a baby boy due in February 2026. This heartfelt moment was intended to be purely celebratory. But here's where it gets controversial: Joy Behar quickly steered the conversation into political territory, igniting a tension that many viewers didn’t see coming.
During a light-hearted segment where the hosts recalled some of their most awkward moments on the show, producers played a clip from a September 2023 episode where Whoopi Goldberg suddenly paused the discussion to ask Griffin if she was pregnant. Returning to the present, Griffin playfully challenged Whoopi to ask again while proudly revealing the evidence with her unmistakable baby bump. The co-hosts jumped to their feet, showering her with hugs and congratulations.
Alyssa, who stands out as the only registered Republican among the co-hosts and previously served in the White House, openly shared her challenging journey to motherhood. She recounted her year-long IVF process, which involved five rounds of treatment—an emotionally and physically demanding path that many families endure in silence. "It was tough, but now he’s on the way," Griffin said warmly. She credited her husband Justin’s unwavering support as a key source of strength throughout the ordeal.
She didn’t stop there—Griffin offered heartfelt advice for women hoping to start families, emphasizing the importance of consulting with healthcare professionals early on. "If infertility is part of your journey or if you’re young and haven’t found the right partner yet, still see a doctor," she encouraged. "Having a plan and understanding potential challenges ahead can make all the difference."
But then, just as the mood was at its highest, Joy Behar couldn’t resist injecting a political jab. With a sly smile, she asked, “Shouldn’t Republicans be championing free IVF healthcare? They say they want babies, after all!” This sharp comment lit up the conversation, causing co-hosts Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin to poke fun at Behar’s knack for stirring the pot during emotional moments, exclaiming, “There she goes!”
Griffin handled the remark with grace, laughing it off before sharing her intention to write about public policies that could make fertility treatments more accessible and affordable. "Families are the backbone of both the economy and society, so making parenthood attainable isn’t just personal—it’s a public good," she pointed out.
In a touching close, Goldberg reassured viewers worried about religious perspectives on IVF, saying, "Let’s be clear—don’t worry about your faith when it comes to IVF. God wants you to have that baby. Go for it."
The episode highlighted not only the joy and struggles surrounding pregnancy but also the inevitable entanglement of personal milestones with political opinions on a show like The View. This raises a question many might ponder: Should moments of personal happiness remain untouched by politics, or is such blending inevitable given the hosts’ backgrounds?
What do you think? Does bringing political debate into personal celebrations enhance the discussion, or does it spoil the moment? Drop your thoughts below!
"The View" is broadcast weekdays at 11/10c on ABC.
