Elisabeth Hasselbeck made a dramatic return to 'The View' that erupted into one of the most contentious episodes in recent memory, as she dropped the controversial "All Lives Matter" phrase while defending border policies and attacking COVID mask mandates in a single fiery monologue.
Sunny Hostin and Elisabeth Hasselbeck clash on 'The View'. ABC
"Listen, I love dogs. I love people. I think all lives matter — to God — and we're in uncommon times, so we need uncommon sense," Hasselbeck declared, immediately igniting tension on the set. She pivoted to praise South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's border security stance, accusing her co-hosts of hypocrisy: "We need strong borders now. You say you're against ICE, but how many here went through security to attend?"
Sunny Hostin fired back, citing the deaths of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti under Noem's administration. "I agree. That was murder, as were those killed by illegal immigrants," Hasselbeck retorted, doubling down on her "all lives matter" stance. The debate intensified when Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller's controversial labeling of Pretti as a "would-be assassin" was brought up, despite evidence contradicting the claim.
'The View' cohosts debate Hot Topics with Elisabeth Hasselbeck. ABC
Hostin demanded Noem "should be impeached" and "lose her job," leading to heated cross-talk that forced Whoopi Goldberg to intervene. Sara Haines added a personal perspective: "Elisabeth, as a woman, if a masked man with a gun approaches, I'm taught fight or flight. The execution of raids is the problem."
Hasselbeck stood firm, invoking "a God of borders" and blaming Obama and Biden for immigration issues until Goldberg cut in: "Let's take Biden and Obama out," she said amid audience cheers, defending bipartisan border plans blocked by Republicans.
Post-break, the clash took a surreal turn when Hasselbeck linked border security to COVID masks. "This is the party of masks. You forced masks on everyone during COVID. I love you, but I can't," she exclaimed, prompting Joy Behar to snap back: "A public health crisis is different." Goldberg clarified concerns over masked ICE agents targeting families, but Hasselbeck's rant had already gone viral on social media.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck on 'The View' in 2019. Lou Rocco/ABC/Getty
Later segments lightened the mood with Goldberg joking about age gaps, but the episode underscored Hasselbeck's combative return after past criticism of the show and Behar. The showdown has sparked outrage and debate online, with clips of her "all lives matter" and mask comments trending across platforms.
