Following his censure by the House of Representatives, Rep. Adam Schiff appeared on "The View," characterizing the action as a mark of his effectiveness against political opponents. He suggested that Republicans targeted him for challenging both them and former President Donald Trump. Schiff framed the censure as an attempt to intimidate those who defend democracy, but asserted it would not deter him.

Schiff's censure stems from his promotion of claims about collusion between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia. He maintained he possessed substantial evidence of such collusion, even citing the now-discredited Steele dossier. Despite the narrative's collapse, Schiff continued to be a frequent guest on television programs.

When questioned about the disparity between his censure and the lack thereof for Rep. George Santos, Schiff attributed it to the current state of the House, claiming that Speaker Kevin McCarthy lacks control over his members and that extremists are now in charge.

Schiff expressed confidence that the situation would eventually pass and suggested Republicans might abandon Trump, not for ethical reasons, but due to his perceived status as a "loser." He also predicted the censure would actually bolster his standing in California.

Previously, Schiff had declared he would wear the censure as a "badge of honor," reiterating his belief that it signifies his effectiveness in challenging the former president and exposing alleged corruption.