In a heated exchange on ABC's 'The View', Elisabeth Hasselbeck challenged Sunny Hostin over her stance on the US' military actions in Iran. The debate centered around Hostin's previous statements labeling the attacks as 'unconstitutional', which Hasselbeck sought to challenge. She argued that the Office of Legal Counsel memo from 2011, which authorized the use of military force in Libya, set a precedent for the president's authority to act without congressional approval in cases of national interest. This led Hasselbeck to question Hostin's consistency, given her previous support for such actions. Hostin, however, stood firm, emphasizing the importance of congressional oversight and slamming President Trump's actions, which she compared to those of a king rather than a commander-in-chief. The tension between the two co-hosts escalated, with Hasselbeck directly asking Hostin if she would prefer the current Iranian regime to remain in power. The discussion was eventually cut short by Whoopi Goldberg, who interrupted to announce a break, highlighting the intensity of the exchange. This incident underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches in times of military action.
