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Interestingly, "The View" recorded its highest ratings in a decade shortly after the last election, drawing in 4.4 million viewers. Many attribute this spike to a fraudulently optimistic portrayal of the fallout, as viewers tuned in hoping to witness a comedic implosion of the panel's reactions to voter outcomes. The viewing experience morphed into a quasi-support group for many grieving over the election results, contrasting sharply with other media outlets focused more on analysis and blame.