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Disney has reportedly urged the show's hosts to adopt a more centrist approach in order to appeal to a broader audience. Given that ABC recently cut jobs — including 6-7% of its staff — the stakes are high, not just for "The View," but for Disney's broader media strategy that aims to balance entertaining programming with responsible journalism. The commentators' vehement reactions to Trump's speech suggest a failure to comply with Disney's directive toward a more neutral stance, a move that could potentially alienate a significant portion of its viewing audience.