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After misgenderingCaitlyn JenneronThe ViewFriday,Joy Beharoffered an apology.
While discussing Jenner’s recentannouncement of her bid for California governor, the co-host repeatedly used the incorrect pronouns for the former Olympian, whopublicly came out as a transgender womanin 2015.
“He’s got this guy Brad Parscale running his campaign. What do you think about that?” Behar asked co-hostSunny Hostinat one point, referring toDonald Trump’s former campaign manager. “I mean, that guy was accused of using campaign funds to enrich himself. That’s who is running his campaign — or her campaign, rather.”
She then misgendered theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansalum another time, and again corrected herself in the moment.
“I think that he should — she, rather — should take a seat and let somebody with the credentials take over a major state like California,” said Behar, 78.
After a commercial break, Behar apologized, blaming her mistake on a lack of sleep.
“So first of all, let me apologize for my pronoun mix-up,” she said. “I think I just didn’t get enough sleep last night.”
Jenner responded on Twitter,writing, “Don’t sweat it, @JoyVBehar. I’m not about cancel culture. I know where your heart is. California has bigger issues than pronouns.”
A rep for Jenner did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
“Joy Behar just calledCaitlyn JennerHE three times,” the accountwrote. “I’m not supporting Caitlyn, but I do support trans rights…Joy owes the trans community a REAL and not smart-a– apology!”
Journalist Yashar Ali also weighed in,tweeting, “Joy Behar misgenderedCaitlyn Jennerat least four times on the View this morning.”
“Caitlyn transitioned over six years ago,” Ali continued. “I don’t know why Joy misgendered her but it’s an important reminder that we don’t misgender people even if we don’t like their politics.”
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Speaking to PEOPLE last year, Jenner, 71,reflected on the five-year anniversary of her transitionafter a life spent battling gender dysphoria.
“This is my journey. Yes, it is different than other trans people. I get it,” she said. “But the bottom line is this: When I wake up in the morning, I’m happy with myself.”
As a lifelong Republican, she also touched on herpolitical viewsconflicting with those of many in the LGBTQ community. She said at the time that she now identifies as “economically conservative, socially progressive” and believes “we need equality for all, regardless of who’s in the White House.”
“I’ve changed my thinking in a lot of ways,” she added.
Axiosfirst reported the news of Jenner’s run for governor on Friday. A campaign adviser told the outlet she’s “running as someone that’s socially liberal and fiscally conservative.”
source: people.com
