Savannah Chrisley Faces Backlash for Defending Trump's Racist Behavior on 'The View'

The reality TV star tried to claim Trump isn't racist, but co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg quickly shut down her arguments.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Savannah Chrisley, the daughter of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, appeared as a guest co-host on 'The View' and attempted to defend former President Donald Trump's history of racist behavior. However, co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg strongly pushed back, citing numerous examples of Trump's racist actions and statements over the years. Chrisley claimed Trump helped her family by pardoning her parents, but the co-hosts argued that does not excuse his broader pattern of racism.

Why it matters

Chrisley's defense of Trump's racism on a national platform like 'The View' sparked significant backlash, as many viewers felt she was ignoring well-documented evidence of Trump's prejudiced actions and rhetoric. This episode highlights the ongoing debate around holding public figures accountable for racist behavior, even if they have done favors for one's own family.

The details

During her guest co-hosting stint, Savannah Chrisley claimed 'it's hard for me to witness people stating that the president is a racist.' However, Hostin and Goldberg pushed back, citing Trump's history of racist actions such as the racist meme he posted depicting the Obamas as apes, his discriminatory housing policies targeting Black tenants in the 1970s, and his repeated racist statements about the Exonerated Five. The co-hosts also noted Trump's attempts to downplay the contributions of Black military members.

  • Savannah Chrisley appeared as a guest co-host on 'The View' on February 24, 2026.

The players

Savannah Chrisley

The daughter of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who defended Donald Trump's history of racist behavior during her guest co-hosting appearance on 'The View'.

Sunny Hostin

A co-host on 'The View' who strongly pushed back against Chrisley's defense of Trump, citing numerous examples of the former president's racist actions and statements.

Whoopi Goldberg

The moderator of 'The View' who also challenged Chrisley's claims, pointing out Trump's long history of racist behavior and policies.

Donald Trump

The former president whose history of racist actions and statements was the focus of the discussion on 'The View'.

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What they’re saying

“What's so hard for me to witness is people stating that the president is a racist.”

— Savannah Chrisley, Guest Co-Host (The View)

“He is a racist.”

— Sunny Hostin, Co-Host (The View)

“Let's call a thing a thing. Donald Trump is a racist. There is no question in my mind. It is time to say the truth and tell it like it is.”

— Sunny Hostin, Co-Host (The View)

The takeaway

This episode of 'The View' highlights the ongoing debate around holding public figures accountable for racist behavior, even if they have done favors for one's own family. Savannah Chrisley's defense of Trump's history of racism sparked significant backlash, as the co-hosts presented clear evidence of the former president's prejudiced actions and rhetoric.