NEW YORK CITY - The co-hosts of ABC's "The View" didn't hold back during their Thursday broadcast, fiercely responding to recent insults hurled at them by Donald Trump.

Sunny Hostin, addressing the former president directly, expressed gratitude for his unfiltered remarks, stating, "I have a personal legal note. Donald Trump, I want to thank you for personally telling so many lies and committing so many alleged crimes. You’ve provided us with material on a daily basis. You help us do our jobs, and I'm so appreciative."

Just a day prior, during a campaign event in Pennsylvania, Trump targeted Hostin – who is Black and Latina – referring to her as "dumber than Kamala" and declared, "She’s a dummy." The use of derogatory language raised eyebrows, intensifying the already fierce debate around Trump's divisive rhetoric.

Not one to shy away, Whoopi Goldberg also became a target of Trump's insults, where he described her as "demented," claiming he once hired her for a performance but deemed her "filthy," accusing her of having a "foul mouth." "What a loser she is," Trump remarked.

Taking Trump's derogatory comments in stride, Goldberg responded with confidence, stating, "I was filthy and stand on that fact. I have always been filthy. And you knew that when you hired me." She reminded viewers that she had been hired by Trump four times, asking rhetorically, "How dumb are you?"

This exchange of words comes in the wake of "The View" hosting Vice President Kamala Harris earlier in the week for an interview, which likely prompted Trump's outburst. In a show of defiance, the co-hosts entered the set with the song “Dirty” by Christina Aguilera, signaling their unwillingness to be silenced.

Hostin, who boasts a legal background as a lawyer and senior legal correspondent for ABC News, took a jab at Trump by suggesting, "I admit, I may not have spent as much time in a courtroom as you have," before referencing his legal troubles, specifically being found liable for sexual abuse. "Thank you for keeping people like us in business," she added, underscoring the serious implications of Trump's actions and words.

This back-and-forth highlights the ongoing tension in the political arena as the 2024 presidential race heats up. While Trump maintains that his controversial remarks resonate with voters—particularly women—polling data suggests otherwise, indicating that many see him less favorably than his male counterparts. As the political landscape continues to evolve, one thing is clear: the co-hosts of "The View" are ready to stand their ground and engage in the dialogue.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops!