Joy Behar found it difficult to overlook the notably subdued demeanor of Georgia State Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene during her recent appearance on The View.

During Wednesday’s (Nov. 5) episode, the co-hosts gathered to analyze the election outcomes, which saw Democrats claiming victories over Republicans in New York City, Virginia, and New Jersey. Behar took a moment to commend Greene for her unexpected criticism of her own party amidst the ongoing government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.

“I must admit, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s appearance on the show yesterday was impeccably timed,” Behar remarked to her fellow co-hosts. “She’s essentially criticizing Republicans on several fronts.”

However, Behar expressed skepticism about a particular aspect of their discussion with Greene.

“Naturally, she continues to express her admiration for Trump. It’s understandable, given the potential backlash she might face if she didn’t,” Behar observed.

Behar went on to add that Greene’s timing coincided with the sweeping win Democrats are celebrating after Election Day. “She’s smarter than we thought,” Behar said.  

Greene shocked the women of The View after they realized how much their opinions aligned regarding the war on Gaza and the government shutdown.

“I’m sitting here just stumped, because you are a very different person than I thought you were,” Sunny Hostin told Greene.

“Well, you’ve only seen me in clips and headlines, and that’s not fair,” Greene responded.

Hostin questioned “the change,” telling Greene, “You’ve gone so far right, you’re on the left now.”

Greene accepted the praise. However, she disagreed and noted she’s “not on the left.”

“All of this two-party fighting, you guys are all victims of the political industrial complex,” she told the hosts. “It’s built on fundraising and fighting and toxic garbage. That exists all over social media, but it’s not gonna solve our problems in this country.”

“I haven’t changed. I was a victim, just like you were, of media lies and stuff you read on social media,” she continued.

The View airs on weekdays at 11/10c on ABC.