Conservatives Unleash a Barrage of 'Receipts' After 'The View' Dares to Claim They're Too Afraid to Appear

A recent segment on ABC's 'The View' ignited a furious conservative backlash, as co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg suggested that right-leaning commentators were 'afraid' to engage with them on the popular talk show. The claim sparked an immediate and unequivocal response across social media, with prominent conservative figures swiftly taking to their platforms to present 'receipts' – irrefutable evidence of their past appearances, fierce debates, and even invitations to the very show that questioned their courage.

The contention arose when Hostin asserted that conservatives 'don't want to be challenged,' a sentiment echoed by Goldberg, implying a widespread reluctance among the right to step into 'The View's' often fiery political arena.

This perceived slight, however, was met not with silence, but with a torrent of video clips, screenshots, and direct challenges, proving quite the opposite.

Former 'The View' co-host Meghan McCain, a conservative voice during her four-year tenure, was among the first to fire back. 'I was on the show for 4 years, I was the token conservative!' McCain declared, underscoring the show's established history of featuring prominent right-wing panelists and guests.

Her sentiment was quickly seconded by fellow former co-host Jedediah Bila, who also served as a conservative voice on the panel, dismantling the notion that 'The View' is somehow inaccessible or intimidating to those on the right.

The online deluge continued with figures like Ben Shapiro, who famously appeared on the show in 2018, sharing a clip of his combative appearance, stating he 'got the last word.' Candace Owens, another outspoken conservative, also posted footage of her past visit, proving her willingness to engage in direct debate.

Donald Trump Jr. contributed to the rebuttal, sharing a particularly heated 2019 exchange with Kimberly Guilfoyle, where the couple faced off against the panel, demonstrating their readiness for a vigorous discussion.

The 'receipts' weren't limited to past appearances. Senator Ted Cruz directly challenged 'The View's' hosts, tweeting, 'We'll go.

Just ask.' His open invitation highlighted the show's purported reluctance to invite certain high-profile conservatives, rather than a lack of willingness on their part. Similarly, Nikki Haley and Sarah Huckabee Sanders reminded their followers that they had appeared on the show multiple times, refuting any insinuation of timidity.

Abby Huntsman and S.E. Cupp, both conservative commentators who have sat at 'The View's' table, also served as living proof against the hosts' claims.

The overwhelming conservative response painted a clear picture: far from being 'afraid,' many on the right have consistently engaged with 'The View,' often facing a predominantly liberal panel with differing viewpoints.

The social media storm served as a powerful testament to their readiness to debate, challenge, and be challenged, effectively turning 'The View's' accusation back on itself and sparking a wider conversation about the perceived biases and narrative control within mainstream media.