During Monday’s broadcast of ABC’s “The View,” co-host Whoopi Goldberg launched into a chaotic, profanity-filled tirade directed at President Donald Trump and his administration. The remarks, delivered on live television, included accusations that the administration is “insane,” labeling officials as “clowns” who don’t know “what the hell they’re doing.” The segment quickly drew criticism for its inflammatory tone and lack of coherent policy discussion.
Goldberg began her outburst by criticizing perceived federal inaction regarding hunger in America, dismissing concerns over federal spending. “We’re not out of money. We’re not that we run out of money. There’s money there,” she said, appearing to downplay budget limitations and deficit concerns.
She continued by shifting to international issues, pointing to suffering in Africa, referencing the Darfur genocide, and accusing the Trump administration of ignoring these global crises. “These clowns have not mentioned it once,” Goldberg said, before criticizing foreign policy decisions including aid to Argentina and tensions with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. “What the hell is going on in this country?” she shouted.
The conversation escalated when co-host Ana Navarro chimed in, likening President Trump to the Roman emperor Nero: “Donald Trump is Nero playing the fiddle while America burns.”
Goldberg responded, “America’s not going to burn. America is hot, but she’s not going to burn.” She then shifted to praising everyday Americans for helping their neighbors, suggesting citizens are compensating for what she considers federal government failure.
Goldberg concluded her monologue by acknowledging her lack of filter. “You know, I’m getting to the age. Where it’s just coming out now, I don’t care.”
The segment once again showcased the hyper-partisan nature of daytime television. Goldberg’s remarks mirrored the growing divide in media, where celebrity hosts increasingly use their platforms for political agitation rather than constructive dialogue.
