During the discussion, Behar questioned Klein about reporters’ focus on gas prices and whether they consider Republican solutions, emphasizing the importance of follow-up questions. Klein humorously offered Behar a job, but she stayed on topic, refusing to be sidetracked.
Despite turning 80 this month, Behar remains dedicated to *The View*, dismissing retirement rumors by signing a new contract. “I have no plans to retire. I’m here for the long haul,” she affirmed.
Behar’s journey on the show has been marked by her resilience, including a brief firing in 2013 before her return in 2015. Reflecting on the experience, she remarked, “We still don’t know why they dumped me.”