Reflections on 9/11 from The View

During an emotional segment of The View, the hosts shared their personal experiences from the day of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Whoopi Goldberg recounted returning from filming Hollywood Squares that morning, while Joy Behar described her behind-the-scenes moment as the news unfolded live on air. She noted that while watching the reports with Barbara Walters, they were in a restroom when the first attack occurred.

“I saw the plane hit,” Behar recounted. “I thought it was just a rogue plane. It was shocking.” She expressed uncertainty about whether more attacks would follow, reflecting on the fear that pervaded that day. “Initially, we thought it was one rogue plane, but then came the second one, and it hit home,” she said.

Sunny Hostin also shared her terrifying memories of the day. “I remember presenting a case before the judge, when suddenly a U.S. Marshal in a flak jacket led us into a previously unknown underground tunnel in D.C.,” she recalled. The anxiety was palpable as she mentioned her family was in New York and her husband in Pennsylvania, and being unable to reach them was horrifying.

Sarah Haynes, who was a page for NBC at the time, talked about witnessing the overwhelming smoke rising from downtown. Despite the tragedy, she reflected on a sense of unity that emerged in the aftermath. “It was touching; people accepted one another without hesitation. It was, perhaps, the most beautiful moment I witnessed in New York,” she said.

Alyssa Farah Griffin echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of remembering that unity, especially for younger generations. “That sense of oneness didn’t last forever. We soon faced the War on Terrorism, which sadly led to division,” she remarked. “But for a moment, we truly were one America.”

The View continues to air on ABC on weekdays, with future segments reflecting on significant historical events.