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Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to appear Tuesday on “The View,” placing him before a panel of hosts who have frequently criticized both him and the Trump administration.
ABC said Vance will join co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro at the program’s New York studio.
The appearance coincides with the release of Vance’s new book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith.
ABC said the discussion is expected to focus on the book, the Trump administration’s agenda and current political issues.
Vance will become the third sitting vice president to appear on the program. Former President Joe Biden appeared in 2014, while former Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in 2024.
During Thursday’s broadcast, Goldberg previewed Vance’s upcoming appearance while criticizing several Trump administration projects, including the proposed White House ballroom and renovation work at the National Mall.
“A lot of people put all their hopes and dreams” in President Trump, Goldberg said, adding that “their hopes and dreams have taken the back seat to insane stuff for this country.”
She also urged viewers to stay engaged ahead of the midterm elections.
“This will be one of many questions that we’re going to be asking our guest on Tuesday,” Goldberg said before announcing Vance’s appearance.
The interview comes as the Federal Communications Commission continues to review whether “The View” qualifies for a legal exemption from federal equal-time broadcasting rules.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said earlier this year that the agency was examining whether political candidates’ appearances on the show complied with federal law requiring broadcasters to provide equal airtime to candidates.
The scrutiny followed a February appearance by Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.
ABC and its Houston affiliate petitioned the FCC in May to reaffirm that “The View” qualifies as a “bona fide news interview program,” which would exempt it from equal-opportunity requirements under Section 315(a) of the Communications Act. The network argued the program remains editorially independent and selects guests based on newsworthiness rather than political favoritism.
