The View' Cohosts Shut Down Savannah Chrisley Over False AOC Claim

Chrisley falsely claimed that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the Democrats' pick for president in 2028.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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During her guest hosting stint on 'The View', Savannah Chrisley made the false claim that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is the Democrats' pick for president in the next election. The show's hosts immediately shut down the assertion, with Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar firmly rejecting the statement as untrue. AOC has repeatedly denied any plans to run for president.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of fact-checking and calling out misinformation, especially when it comes from public figures with large platforms. It also underscores the need for political discourse to be grounded in truth, rather than unsubstantiated claims.

The details

Chrisley made the false claim about AOC during a discussion on 'The View' about the congresswoman's recent comments at the Munich Security Conference regarding the Taiwan-China conflict. The show's hosts, including Goldberg and Behar, quickly refuted Chrisley's assertion, with Goldberg emphatically stating 'No, no, no!' and Behar quipping 'You better tell that to (California Gov.) Gavin Newsom!' AOC has repeatedly denied any plans to run for president, most recently stating at the Munich conference that she was there 'not because I'm running for president'.

  • On Feb. 13, AOC made comments about the Taiwan-China conflict at the Munich Security Conference.
  • On Feb. 16, President Donald Trump criticized AOC's remarks on the Taiwan-China issue.
  • On Feb. 18, Savannah Chrisley made the false claim about AOC during her guest hosting stint on 'The View'.

The players

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)

A U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district and a member of the Democratic Party. She has repeatedly denied any plans to run for president.

Savannah Chrisley

A reality TV personality who was guest hosting 'The View' during the week of Feb. 17-20, 2026.

Whoopi Goldberg

A co-host of 'The View'.

Joy Behar

A co-host of 'The View'.

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What they’re saying

“No, no, no!”

— Whoopi Goldberg, Co-host, The View (USA TODAY)

“You better tell that to (California Gov.) Gavin Newsom!”

— Joy Behar, Co-host, The View (USA TODAY)

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of fact-checking and calling out misinformation, especially from public figures with large platforms. It also highlights the need for political discourse to be grounded in truth rather than unsubstantiated claims.