Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner has taken aim at ABC’s “The View,” criticizing the show’s approach to political discourse

and accusing its hosts of engaging in “vitriol” rather than meaningful discussion.

In an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com, Faulkner, 59, compared the daytime talk show to a recent chaotic Massachusetts council meeting overrun

by shouting activists, emphasizing what she sees as a divisive and combative nature on “The View.”

During the interview, Faulkner did not hold back in her critique of “The View” co-hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg,

Joy Behar, and Sunny Hostin, suggesting that the program has strayed from its journalistic roots.

“On ‘The View,’ there is this sort of ‘shout it, cuss it, do whatever you gotta do’ mentality to grab attention on hot topics,” she remarked.

Her comments come at a time when Faulkner’s own Fox News show, “The Faulkner Focus,” made headlines by surpassing “The View” in ratings for the first time. According to Nielsen data, “The Faulkner Focus” attracted 2.552 million viewers in January, narrowly outpacing “The View,” which garnered 2.508 million. This milestone marks a significant moment for Faulkner, as “The View” has long been a dominant force in daytime television.

Faulkner pointed to the distinction between her show and “The View,” particularly noting that her program is live, whereas “The View” is pre-taped. She suggested that this real-time aspect gives her show a competitive edge, allowing for more genuine reactions and discussions without the ability to edit or reframe conversations before airing.

Reflecting on her own experience as a guest on “The View” in 2018, Faulkner recalled an uncomfortable exchange with Sunny Hostin. She claimed that during her appearance, the show displayed an image of her biracial children on a digital screen, steering the conversation toward race instead of the book she was there to promote. However, she credited Whoopi Goldberg for redirecting the discussion back to her book, calling Goldberg “gracious” for doing so.

Faulkner also touched on recent controversies surrounding “The View,” citing instances where the show’s hosts have made headlines for controversial remarks. She referenced Whoopi Goldberg’s 2022 comments about the Holocaust, where Goldberg claimed it was “not about race,” sparking backlash and a temporary suspension from the show. Additionally, Faulkner mentioned an incident where Joy Behar admitted to wearing blackface in her youth and another where Behar made an insensitive remark about Latino immigrants.

Moreover, Faulkner criticized “The View” for what she described as a “dicey” approach to facts, highlighting moments when co-hosts have had to issue public apologies or retractions for statements made on-air. She pointed specifically to Sunny Hostin, stating that she has had to “read so many apologies on the air recently for the legal exposure of some of the things that she and others have said on the show.”

In contrast, Faulkner framed her own show as one that welcomes diverse perspectives without resorting to shouting matches. “We have lots of guests who feel passionate about what they say, but what I do think is unique to them [The View] is the level of vitriol,” she stated.

Faulkner, who has built a successful career in broadcast journalism, also shared her broader views on media and politics, emphasizing her Baptist-Christian faith and strong conservative values. She touched on her opposition to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, calling it a personal issue for her, though she did not elaborate further in the interview.

Beyond media criticism, Faulkner also spoke about her personal life, revealing details about her interracial marriage to her Jewish husband, Tony Berlin, with whom she shares two daughters. Jokingly referring to herself as a “cougar” due to their two-year age difference, she described how their diverse backgrounds have shaped their family life and values.

As “The Faulkner Focus” continues to gain traction, Faulkner remains committed to delivering what she calls “straight news” without unnecessary theatrics. While “The View” has long been a staple of daytime television, this recent ratings shake-up signals a potential shift in viewer preferences, with audiences perhaps gravitating toward more structured and less confrontational programming.

Whether “The View” will respond to Faulkner’s critiques remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the competition between these two morning programs is heating up, and Faulkner is ready to take on the challenge head-on.