Joy Behar Blasted for New ‘Ridiculous’ Claim About Trump’s Alleged Fear of Strong Women
A new round of political sparring erupted across cable news and social media this week after “The View” co-host Joy Behar reignited controversy with her claim that Donald Trump “doesn’t like strong women” — prompting swift backlash from conservatives and Trump allies who labeled the comments “ridiculous” and “offensive.”
The dust-up began after Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) called for the impeachment of former President Trump, accusing him of betraying the American people. Trump, in classic form, fired back on his Truth Social platform, posting: “Go ahead and try impeaching me, make my day.” The online spat escalated quickly, drawing national attention.
On “The View,” Behar joined the fray with her take, saying, “My observation of [Trump] is he really doesn’t like strong women. He likes dutiful, obedient women who compliment him.” Behar also reflected on past interactions with Trump, claiming that he disproportionately targeted her for mocking his hair in her stand-up comedy — unlike male comedians, who were allegedly left alone.
But conservative commentator and new Fox News contributor Brett Cooper didn’t let Behar’s comments slide. Appearing on “Fox & Friends,” Cooper slammed the remarks as sexist in their own right. “Maybe it’s not the fact that you’re a woman, Joy — maybe it’s just that you’re Joy and he doesn’t want to deal with you,” she said. “Trump’s entire administration was filled with strong, intelligent women. That accusation is completely ridiculous.”
Cooper also defended former First Lady Melania Trump from the broader implication that she fit Behar’s characterization. “It’s so offensive to say that about Melania,” Cooper said. “She speaks multiple languages, she’s written books, and she pushes back on Donald Trump regularly — they have a strong marriage. This narrative shows Joy doesn’t really know anything about either of them.”
Fox co-host Brian Kilmeade chimed in, noting the number of prominent women Trump has placed in high-ranking positions, saying, “They weren’t taking instructions — they were empowered to do their jobs.”
Behar wasn’t the only critic facing backlash. Mark Cuban, entrepreneur and former owner of the Dallas Mavericks, made a similar claim earlier in the year, saying Trump “never surrounds himself with strong, intelligent women.” That remark was also dismissed as hypocritical and inaccurate by Trump defenders.
Cooper added that these narratives are often part of a broader progressive strategy to paint Trump as fundamentally sexist, despite contradicting evidence. “They act like it’s a mic-drop moment, but it’s just recycled talking points,” she said.
The conversation then shifted to the podcast space, where progressive voices like Senator Bernie Sanders have recently tried to reach broader audiences. Sanders appeared on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” where he accused Elon Musk of trying to buy influence, claiming Musk spent $270 million to help Trump win the presidency. Rogan quickly countered, pointing out that Democrats also spent staggering sums, including $1.5 billion in support of Kamala Harris’s campaign efforts.
Cooper praised Rogan for calling out the double standard, saying, “You’re not going to catch Joe in a gotcha moment. Bernie spent $50 million on his own failed 2020 campaign and still demanded to fly private — while railing against billionaires.”
She added, “It’s the classic hypocrisy: condemning wealth while benefiting from it.”
As the segment wrapped, the hosts turned to Cooper’s growing influence. With over 9 million followers across platforms from her time at The Daily Wire, Cooper is now hosting “The Brett Cooper Show,” which she says blends politics and culture with a “dose of levity and fun.”
Her debut on Fox News was met with praise from the network, especially for her appeal to younger audiences. “We’re so excited to have you,” said co-host Lawrence Jones. “You’re bringing in a fresh, honest perspective that resonates.”
In the end, what started as a social media skirmish between Trump and AOC quickly morphed into a larger cultural flashpoint — with Joy Behar’s comments becoming the lightning rod. But as critics like Cooper and others pointed out, such claims may say more about Behar’s political bias than Trump’s actual record with women in power.
