On a recent episode of “The View“, the hosts discussed leaked recordings involving Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and his wife, Martha Ann Alito. While criticizing the content of the recordings, they also raised ethical questions about their release.
Sunny Hostin, a host on the show, expressed disappointment over the recordings but also highlighted concerns about snippets being taken out of context without consent. She clarified that the recordings were legal as they were made in Washington, D.C., which only requires one party to consent.
Lauren Windsor, a filmmaker and journalist, who recorded conversations with the Alitos under the guise of a conservative supporter, sparked the controversy. In the recordings, Justice Alito voiced agreement with Windsor’s views on returning the country to “godliness”.
Martha Ann Alito’s statement in the recordings about deferring to her husband on displaying a religious flag instead of an LGBTQ pride flag raised eyebrows.
Justice Alito has faced criticism for displaying flags associated with Donald Trump amid election controversies. The hosts expressed disappointment over the perceived partisanship among Supreme Court justices, stating it compromises the court’s integrity.
The hosts also discussed the implications of mistrust towards the Supreme Court, emphasizing the importance of upholding trust in the institution during divisive times.
Host Whoopi Goldberg called for greater accountability for ethical violations among justices, advocating for consequences to ensure integrity within the court.