Pressure has mounted on “The View” co-host Joy Behar since her controversial statements poking fun at Christianity made headlines last month.
“It’s one thing to talk to Jesus. It’s another thing when Jesus talks to you,” said Behar, specifically referring to Mike Pence’s faith. “That’s called mental illness if I’m not correct.”
After receiving over 25,000 complaint calls from viewers and public backlash from Pence himself, Behar reluctantly took to “The View” stage to deliver what most considered a sorry excuse for an apology.
“It’s just wrong, and it’s an insult not to me, but to the vast majority of the American people who, like me, cherish their faith,” said Pence in an interview with Mike Allen in response to her offensive comment. “My Christianity is the most important thing in my life.”
“I don’t mean to offend people, but apparently I keep doing it,” Behar told viewers after Pence requested an apology. “It was a joke. Comedians are in danger these days.”
“I’m a Christian. I give money to the church,” she continued in her defense. “You know, I actually help Christians with my pocketbook, so I’m not insulting Christians.”