The View’s Abby Huntsman pressed five times on whether Pete Hegseth is unqualified

Politics
26 Mar 2026 • 4:31 AM MYT
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Watch as Abby Hunstman is pressed five times on whether she thinks Pete Hegseth is unqualified for his role as Secretary of Defense on The View.

Hunstman, who co-hosted the ABC daytime talk show from 2018 to 2020, has briefly returned to the panel as Alyssa Farah Griffin remains on maternity leave.

In a discussion about the ongoing Iran war, the 39-year-old was repeatedly grilled by Sunny Hostin on whether she thought that Mr Hegseth was fit for the job.

“He’s a smart guy, and a perfect Fox News host,” she said as she side-stepped the question. After the fifth question, she replied: “I don't think Pete is qualified for the job.”