New York, NY – November 6, 2025 In a blistering segment that lit up social media and sent The View‘s ratings into a tailspin, Fox News firebrand Greg Gutfeld turned Sunny Hostin into a national punchline Wednesday night—hours after Melania Trump filed a scorching $100 million defamation lawsuit against ABC, Hostin, and the entire daytime gabfest.
The fireworks ignited when Hostin, during a now-infamous October 2024 episode, unleashed a wild conspiracy rant claiming the former First Lady “hates” Donald Trump, “destroyed the Rose Garden on purpose,” refuses to share a bedroom with him, and even “hates Christmas.” Co-host Whoopi Goldberg frantically interjected “Allegedly!”—but the damage was done.
Melania’s legal team pounced, alleging Hostin’s “malicious fabrications” crossed from opinion into actionable libel, costing the Trump brand tens of millions in lost endorsements. Court papers cite internal ABC emails allegedly showing producers green-lit the smear to juice ratings during election season.
Enter Gutfeld.
On Gutfeld!, the late-night king aired the clip, then unleashed a 5-minute takedown that had his studio audience roaring:
“Sunny’s projecting harder than an IMAX! She’s married, miserable, and convinced the most glamorous woman on Earth secretly sleeps in the Lincoln Bedroom to avoid her husband. Newsflash, Sunny: the only person hating Christmas here is the Grinch who stole your credibility!”
He continued:
“Melania drops a pro-choice memoir—boom, lefties should love her. Nope! Sunny invents a divorce plot because jealousy is The View’s love language. If Melania sued for every fake bedroom rumor, Sunny’s paycheck would be garnish!”
Gutfeld closed by waving mock court papers: “$100 million? That’s just the appetizer. Wait till discovery—Sunny’s browser history is about to become must-see TV!”
Instant Fallout
- ABC stock dipped 3% in after-hours trading.
- #SunnySued trended #1 on X, with 1.2 million posts in 12 hours.
- Hostin abruptly canceled Thursday’s taping, citing “family emergency.” Insiders whisper she’s lawyering up in the Hamptons.
- Trump posted on Truth Social: “Fake News finally pays the price. Melania is a class act—they’re classless clowns. WINNING!”
Legal experts say Melania’s case is ironclad: New York’s anti-SLAPP laws don’t shield “knowingly false” statements, and Hostin’s on-air smirk screams malice.
What’s Next? Discovery begins December 1. Sources say Melania’s team wants Hostin deposed on camera—a humiliation Gutfeld promised to livestream with popcorn.
One thing’s clear: Sunny Hostin just got Gutfeld-ed, and The View may never recover.
