Climate activists recently glued themselves to a Monet painting after splashing it with red paint in a Swedish museum, sparking strong reactions from commentators on both "The View" and "The Five."

On "The View," co-hosts like Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg expressed disapproval, arguing that art shouldn't be used for political activism. Behar found the tactic "annoying," while Goldberg urged activists to focus on educating the public rather than targeting artwork.

Meanwhile, "The Five" co-host Greg Gutfeld suggested that "The View" hosts' outrage stemmed more from the negative attention the incident brought to their shared liberal cause than from genuine concern for the artwork. He quipped that "The View" itself is a form of "performance art."

One of the activists, Emma Johanna Fritzdotter, reportedly claimed that "the pandemic was nothing compared to the climate collapse." Her group, Restore Wetlands, aimed to pressure Stockholm lawmakers to reduce emissions.

The incident is being investigated as aggravated vandalism. This follows a similar event where activists threw tomato soup on a Van Gogh painting in London.

Dana Perino, another "The Five" co-host, argued that such actions are counterproductive to the climate movement. She emphasized the need for technological advancements and a more gradual approach to environmental change, rather than relying on fear-mongering tactics.

This latest act of art vandalism highlights the ongoing debate over the effectiveness of such tactics in promoting climate action. While activists seek to raise awareness, critics argue that these methods alienate potential supporters and damage valuable cultural artifacts.