Ted Cruz Gives Trump an ‘A’ Grade on The View and Erupts Studio Into Groans

Daytime television turned fiery when Texas Senator Ted Cruz stopped by *The View* to promote his latest book project. While moderator Whoopi Goldberg stepped in early to prevent the studio audience from openly booing the conservative politician upon his arrival, the peaceful atmosphere melted away as soon as the panel shifted toward national politics. Co-host Sunny Hostin turned up the heat on the visiting senator, pressing him to evaluate Donald Trump’s record on inflation, everyday prices, and the national economy. Hostin demanded an exact letter grade, forcing Cruz into a tough corner in front of a notoriously tough crowd.

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After attempting to dance around the question, Cruz ultimately took a firm stand. "I would give him an A," the senator declared, offering a glowing performance review for Trump's financial policies. The response inside the New York studio was instant, dramatic, and deeply skeptical. A wave of audible groans erupted from both the studio audience and the co-hosts seated at the table, making it crystal clear that nobody at the desk was buying his generous assessment.

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Joy Behar was particularly quick to dismiss the high grade. Refusing to let the remark slide, Behar interrupted the senator to ask for a reality check, urging him to drop his rehearsed talking points and speak candidly while sitting with the panel. "No," Behar fired back instantly. "No, come on. Come on, it’s us." The tense moment capped off a high-stakes appearance that almost started off even worse. Before Cruz walked out on stage, Goldberg actively intervened to quell any potential hostility from the crowd, making sure the audience gave the guest a respectful entry. However, once the discussion turned to Trump's economic track record, even Goldberg's crowd control couldn't prevent the studio from breaking out into noisy collective disbelief. Cruz maintained his defense, but the panel made sure his high marks didn't pass without a fight.