Alyssa Farah Griffin, who used to be a key aide for Donald Trump and is now a co-host of The View, has found herself in hot water due to her past comments about MAGA supporters.
She had notably stated that she would wear a “Make America Great Again” hat on the show if Trump managed to facilitate the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Newsweek reached out to Griffin’s representatives via email for a response on the matter on Tuesday.
Why This Is Important
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas erupted over two years ago, specifically on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants attacked Israel, resulting in the deaths of around 1,200 individuals and the capture of 251 hostages. According to the Associated Press, nearly 11% of the population in Gaza has been either killed or injured since the start of the war.
During her time at the White House, Griffin served as the Communications Director under Trump, as well as Press Secretary for Vice President Mike Pence and the Department of Defense. The television host recently announced that she is expecting her first child with her husband, Justin Griffin, due in February. Since parting ways with her former boss, she’s made both positive and negative remarks about him; from appreciating his proposal for a $5,000 baby bonus to calling him “completely unfit for office” in the past.
What You Should Know
On Monday, Trump finalized a peace declaration leading to the release of all 20 surviving Israeli hostages from Gaza.
During an episode of The View on October 13, Griffin acknowledged the significance of the peace agreement, emphasizing that whether one likes Trump or not, credit should go to him, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner for this success.
“If this peace deal remains solid—which I truly hope it does—it marks a historic and significant diplomatic victory, allowing the world to finally breathe easier,” the 36-year-old stated.
Griffin also posted a video of her comments on social media, captioning it with, “Reflecting on the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. The President and his team truly deserve recognition for this remarkable diplomatic success, the release of the hostages, and bringing an end to the violence. Let’s pray this peace lasts.”
Back in January, she publicly remarked on The View that if Trump were able to “bring the Israeli hostages home, I promise I will don a MAGA hat for a day and give him credit for it.” She added, “It’s vital to rejoice in accomplishments while also holding accountable those who do wrong.”
How People are Reacting
A video clip of Griffin’s January comments has circulated online among MAGA supporters following the release of the hostages.
Donald Trump Jr. took to X, garnering 3.7 million impressions and 178,000 likes, to urge: “Sending this to the top. Let’s go.”
Conservative commentator Collin Rugg also chimed in with a message on X, gaining 1 million views and 25,000 likes, stating, “Do it, @Alyssafarah.”
Political strategist CJ Pearson commented with considerable engagement on X, stating, “We’re all waiting @Alyssafarah!” drawing 274,200 views and 22,000 likes.
John Rich, part of the country duo Big & Rich, tweeted his doubt about Griffin fulfilling her promise on X, attracting 90,500 views and 4,700 likes, stating, “She’ll never do it…”
What’s Next?
As of this writing, Griffin has not yet worn the MAGA hat on-air.
