'The View' Hosts Condemn Trump for Including Epstein-Linked Brett Ratner in China Delegation

Hosts of ABC's "The View," particularly Ana Navarro and Joy Behar, strongly criticized President Donald Trump for including disgraced Hollywood director Brett Ratner in his official delegation to China. Navarro described the decision as "appalling and horrifying," noting that Ratner was prominently featured in recently released Jeffrey Epstein files and faced serious sexual misconduct allegations during the #MeToo movement. The criticism comes as Epstein survivors testified before Capitol Hill, highlighting the ongoing relevance of the scandal. While Ratner has denied having a personal relationship with Epstein, claiming they met only once, evidence such as emails and messages suggests closer ties. Navarro argued that Ratner is being "rehabilitated" through his association with the President, despite being effectively banished from Hollywood in 2017. The segment underscored the tension between the administration's choices and the public scrutiny surrounding Epstein's network, with Behar emphasizing that the Epstein story remains significant despite efforts to move past it.