The feud between Donald Trump and The View just hit an all-time high — and this time, it’s personal, raw, and totally unfiltered.
In an explosive live segment that aired just three minutes ago, Whoopi Goldberg, the outspoken co-host of The View, tore into the former president with a fiery, no-holds-barred takedown that left the studio audience gasping and social media ablaze. Within minutes, Trump responded in a rage-fueled Truth Social tirade, unleashing a storm of insults, threats, and barely coherent fury aimed squarely at Goldberg and the entire ABC network.
This isn’t just another TV spat. It’s an all-out cultural civil war, and both sides are showing no signs of backing down.
What Set Whoopi Off?
The drama ignited during The View’s Hot Topics segment when the panel discussed recent developments in Trump’s legal battles, particularly his ongoing appeals related to his felony conviction in New York and the looming federal trials. While Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin took their usual jabs at Trump’s mounting legal chaos, it was Whoopi Goldberg who stole the show — and set the Internet on fire.
In a fiery monologue, Whoopi looked straight into the camera and delivered what viewers are now calling “the most brutal roast of Trump ever aired on daytime TV.”
“He’s not a political genius. He’s not a martyr. He’s a criminal who thinks the rules don’t apply to him — and every time he opens his mouth, he proves it.”
But it didn’t stop there.
“Donald Trump is what happens when a reality TV star gets confused and thinks he’s a god. But guess what? You’re not a king, honey — you’re a punchline.”
The live audience erupted in cheers. Behar clapped. Hostin nodded. And the camera caught Alyssa Farah Griffin — a former Trump staffer — grimacing awkwardly.
Then came the final blow:
“You didn’t drain the swamp, Donald. You are the swamp.”
Trump SNAPS — Live Online Meltdown
Within minutes of the segment airing, Trump took to Truth Social in what can only be described as a digital meltdown.
“WHOOPI GOLDBERG IS A DISGRACE TO TELEVISION! Nasty, talentless, washed-up HAS-BEEN who thinks she’s funny. I MADE RATINGS GO UP. The View is a failing mess! They should thank me!”
He continued in a second post just moments later:
“I will NEVER FORGIVE ABC for allowing that low-IQ lunatic to attack me on live TV. We’re exploring legal action. Whoopi is a racist and a hater!”
Trump’s rapid-fire rants only drew more attention to the feud, and by the time his fifth post hit social media, #WhoopiVsTrump and #Whoopi2024 were both trending on X (formerly Twitter).
The Internet EXPLODES
The reaction online has been immediate and intense — with fans, critics, and commentators diving into the brawl.
One viral tweet read:
“Whoopi just eviscerated Trump on live TV and he’s losing his mind in real time. This is what peak daytime TV looks like.”
Another user wrote:
“You know she hit a nerve when the ALL CAPS start flying. Whoopi owns his brain rent-free.”
Pro-Trump supporters, meanwhile, flooded the ABC Instagram account with angry comments, calling for Goldberg to be fired and demanding an apology. Many accused The View of staging a “liberal smear campaign” to distract from Biden’s political stumbles.
ABC Braces for Fallout
Sources inside ABC say the network was not expecting Whoopi’s monologue to go “that hard.” Executives are reportedly scrambling to manage the backlash from Trump loyalists while protecting their top-rated daytime show from political blowback.
One insider told Deadline:
“It was Whoopi being Whoopi. No script. No filter. And now we’re dealing with the firestorm.”
As of now, there’s no indication that ABC plans to issue any kind of apology or statement — and that may be deliberate. After all, The View thrives on controversy, and this latest showdown may actually boost ratings.
The Bigger Picture: Culture War on Steroids
This is far more than a spat between a celebrity and a former president. What we’re watching is a clash of political identities — one that reflects the deep ideological divide splitting America down the middle.
On one side: Donald Trump, the twice-impeached former president, facing four indictments and rallying a base that believes he’s the victim of political persecution.
On the other: Whoopi Goldberg, a Hollywood veteran with a platform of millions, using her stage to hold Trump accountable — at least in her view.
This isn’t a media feud. It’s a proxy war for the soul of American discourse.
Trump’s Legal Team Reacts
Late-breaking reports say Trump’s legal advisors are “extremely unhappy” with his response to Goldberg’s segment, viewing it as a distraction from the carefully constructed narrative surrounding his appeal. They reportedly urged him to “let it go”, but as one insider put it, “You don’t tell Donald Trump to back down. Especially not from a celebrity insult.”
Some insiders are even concerned the backlash could help strengthen the case that Trump remains an unstable figure — not a persecuted outsider — if the media circus continues.
So… What Happens Now?
Whoopi Goldberg has yet to issue any follow-up comments, but if history is any indication, she won’t be backing down. Insiders say tomorrow’s episode of The View will address the backlash head-on, and the audience can expect “a few surprises.”
As for Trump? He’s already teasing a “major announcement” regarding ABC and “Hollywood liars” later this week. Some suspect a lawsuit. Others think it’s just more bluster.
But one thing’s for sure: this feud is far from over. And in the age of viral outrage and weaponized celebrity, it might just be the most entertaining — and dangerous — political theater of 2025.
