ABC’s The View Claims There Are 'No Guardrails' Under Trump, So Elect Democrats
They just don't get it. Real Americans do not like to be told what, when or how to think. That's a real problem wit Mainstream media and wastes of space like The View and those who are members of it.
On Friday’s taped edition of The View, Joy Behar and Ana Navarro once again claimed that American democracy has “disappeared” under President Trump and that there are “no guardrails” left in the system. These claims are not only misleading, they ignore the very constitutional framework that continues to function as designed.
Claim 1: “There are no guardrails in America right now.” – Ana Navarro
Navarro’s assertion is flatly false.
The U.S. still operates under the same checks and balances outlined in the Constitution:
Congressional power-sharing: Even with Republicans in control of the House, major spending bills require bipartisan support. Democrats have repeatedly forced concessions, proving the legislature is not a mere “rubber stamp.”
Judicial review: Federal courts have blocked or suspended numerous Trump policies. Each time, Trump had to appeal or revise his approach—clear evidence that the judiciary retains power.
Federalism: States continue to resist federal directives. Blue states like California and New York regularly pass laws and file lawsuits in direct opposition to Trump’s agenda. That is federalism working as intended.
Guardrails remain firmly in place.
Claim 2: “Democracy disappeared under Trump.” – Joy Behar
This exaggeration ignores basic facts:
Free elections have continued without disruption in 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024. Democrats retook the House in 2018 and won governorships across the country—proof that voters can and do check Republican power.
Poll misrepresentation: Behar cites a Quinnipiac poll claiming 79% think democracy “isn’t working.” In reality, the poll found 79% believe the U.S. is in a “political crisis.” That reflects frustration with polarization and institutions, not the disappearance of democracy. In fact, 74% of Republicans said democracy is working.
Partisan double standard: Behar insists democracy “worked” under Obama and Biden, yet under both presidents, critics decried executive overreach. Obama bypassed Congress with DACA, Biden has ruled heavily through executive orders, and the IRS under Obama was caught targeting conservatives. If those didn’t qualify as democratic breakdowns, then Behar’s standard clearly depends on who holds office.
Claim 3: “Congress is just a rubber-stamping Republican machine.” – Ana Navarro
This ignores reality.
Republicans themselves are deeply divided on spending, border security, and foreign aid, making the “rubber stamp” narrative laughable. Oversight exists: House committees continue to hold hearings and investigate federal agencies.
Navarro’s hypocrisy is also clear. When Democrats controlled both chambers in 2021–22, Biden faced almost no meaningful oversight, yet The View never complained. Their problem isn’t with oversight itself—it’s with oversight led by the other party.
Claim 4: “The courts have no enforcement mechanism.” – Ana Navarro
This is misleading.
Courts may rely on the executive for enforcement, but their rulings are binding and presidents must comply. During Trump’s first term, courts blocked the travel ban until it was revised. More recently, liberal judges have repeatedly issued injunctions against Trump’s policies, forcing him to appeal to higher courts. That is enforcement in action.
Conclusion
The panelists on The View claim democracy is “broken” only when Democrats are out of power. In reality, the constitutional system of checks and balances is still functioning: elections are free and competitive, courts still issue binding rulings, Congress still requires bipartisan negotiation, and states still push back against Washington.
The real problem isn’t that democracy has disappeared—it’s that Behar and Navarro only recognize it when their preferred side is winning.
