Tyrus was praised by some as a truth-teller for finally expressing what many people had been thinking:
One user wrote, “Tyrus just body-slammed The View’s whole narrative in 30 seconds.” Another concurred, saying, “That was the most honest thing I’ve ever heard on that stage.”
Even well-known non-political personalities, such as basketball players Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, commented, applauding Tyrus for his bravery in challenging what many perceive to be a stale,
biased media discourse on race—and ignoring more pressing needs such as affordable pregnancy insurance plans, mental wellness programs, and even diagnostic lab testing access in low-income communities.
Not everyone, however, was overjoyed. Tyrus was quickly accused by critics of being “dangerously reductive” and downplaying actual injustices. However, even some of The View’s devoted viewers acknowledged that the hosts’ incapacity to provide a meaningful response exposed a concerning weakness in their standard talking points.
“Tyrus flipped the script,” acknowledged an insider from the production of The View. “Everyone in the room sensed it, whether they agreed or not.”
