Elisabeth Hasselbeckwas armed with, of all things, a dish towel during her much-anticipatedreturntoThe Viewon Wednesday.
Fans always expect the conversation to get heated during the long-running panel show’s signature “Hot Topics” segment, and the latest episode was no exception.
Amid a back-and-forth about abortion, the 45-year-old formerSurvivorcompetitor decried the medical procedure as an interference with the plans of God.
ModeratorWhoopi Goldbergcountered, “God doesn’t make mistakes,” and added that the creator “made us smart enough to know when it wasn’t going to work for us. That’s the beauty of giving us freedom of choice.”
At this, Hasselbeck held up her towel to the show’s pro-choice panelists and responded simply: “No.”
And there were more props at the ready: Hasselbeck later stuck Post-its on her body with pointed messages toPresident Joe Biden, including “Americans can’t afford your America” and “Gas priceshurt us.”
Despite their difference in perspective, Goldberg took a moment to praise Hasselbeck for being the “first conservative” she’s had “the best conversations” with during Hasselbeck’s run onThe Viewfrom 2003 to 2013.
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The Viewairs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).
source: people.com
