The co-hosts of The View did not hold back as they discussed Kanye West’s latest controversy, 

accusing the rapper of using mental health as an excuse for his disturbing antisemitic remarks. 

During Friday’s episode, the panel criticized West’s recent actions, 

which included a shocking Super Bowl commercial leading to a website selling swastika-emblazoned merchandise.

Alyssa Farah Griffin Rejects Mental Health Excuse

Alyssa Farah Griffin was particularly outspoken, questioning why West continues to receive a “pass” despite repeatedly making hateful comments.

“For some reason, Kanye’s been given a pass, and I know there’s a perception that he may have some mental health issues,” she said. “But there are tens of millions of people around this country who have mental health issues and are not saying bigoted, racist, antisemitic things. I think it’s a cop-out.”

Griffin acknowledged West’s claims of being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and instead identifying as autistic but insisted that this should not excuse his behavior. She also pointed out his vast influence, warning that his rhetoric could have dangerous consequences.

“This man has more social media followers than there are Jews in the world,” she said. “He does have influence. There are people who are looking to him, especially young people. He should not be normalized.”

Sara Haines Questions West’s Public Presence

Sara Haines shared Griffin’s frustration and questioned why West continues to be welcomed at major public events despite his history of offensive remarks.

“You keep seeing him pop up, and it’s not crazy, fringe things,” Haines said. “It’s literally at the Grammys, and he’s walking the red carpet.”

She referenced West’s most recent public appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where his wife, Bianca Censori, made headlines by wearing a sheer dress that left little to the imagination.

Sunny Hostin Reflects on Black and Jewish Unity

Sunny Hostin found West’s antisemitic remarks particularly troubling given the historical alliance between the Black and Jewish communities, especially during the civil rights movement.

“Oppressed people must fight together,” she said. “So the fact that a Black man would be so openly vile and antisemitic is just so jarring to me.”

She also refused to blame his behavior on mental health issues, reinforcing the idea that many people with similar struggles do not engage in hateful rhetoric.

Joy Behar and Ana Navarro Call Out West’s Behavior

Joy Behar offered her own theory on West’s actions, suggesting that he is simply an “attention seeker” rather than someone acting out due to a medical condition.

Ana Navarro echoed the need to hold West accountable, reminding viewers that many people have tried to help him over the years, but he has refused to change his behavior.

“We need to continue to call it out because it’s completely hate-filled awfulness,” Haines added. “And I don’t care who you are, you don’t get away with it.”

Backlash Over West’s Super Bowl Ad and Antisemitic Comments

The discussion on The View followed a week of controversy for West, who faced widespread condemnation after making openly antisemitic remarks on X (formerly Twitter). He referred to himself as a Nazi and declared, “I love Hitler.”

Just two days after his shocking post, West’s Super Bowl commercial aired, directing viewers to the Yeezy website, where a $20 white T-shirt featuring a black swastika was being sold. The backlash was immediate, leading his talent agent, Daniel McCartney, to drop him.

West’s Controversial Past and Fallout

West’s history of antisemitic rhetoric dates back to October 2022, when he first made headlines for his offensive comments. Although he later issued an apology, calling his outburst “unintended,” his latest remarks indicate he has not changed course.

His actions have also reportedly impacted his personal life, with Page Six confirming that his wife, Bianca Censori, has left him, citing the controversy as “unsurvivable.”

Kanye West’s Rep Responds

Following The View’s segment, West’s representative, Milo Yiannopoulos, fired back with a response to Page Six, referencing ABC’s recent legal troubles.

“That $15 million ABC just had to pay Trump is going to look like peanuts if these daytime dunces keep bumping their gums,” he said, referring to the network’s December defamation settlement with former President Donald Trump.

Despite the backlash, West remains unapologetic, continuing to stir controversy both online and in public appearances. However, as the co-hosts of The View made clear, they believe he should no longer be given a platform to spread hateful ideologies.

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