Sky News BOMBSHELL: Digital Editor Jack Houghton Calls Out Whoopi Goldberg for Trying to “Tear Down” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt — “This Is What Media Hypocrisy Looks Like”

Sydney/Washington D.C. – The war of words between international media and America’s daytime talk show elite just hit a boiling point — and this time, Sky News Australia isn’t holding back.

Jack Houghton, Digital Editor at Sky News, has publicly blasted Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of The View, accusing her of attempting to “tear down” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt — not because of policy, but because of politics and personal bias.

In a blistering segment aired this week, Houghton didn’t mince words, calling out what he described as “ideological bullying” and “shameless hypocrisy” by the View panel — particularly Goldberg.

“This is the exact type of media double standard that corrodes trust and fuels division,” Houghton said. “Karoline Leavitt didn’t deserve thoughtful critique — she got character assassination instead.”

The Trigger: The View’s Ongoing Attacks on Leavitt

The controversy started days earlier when The View’s co-hosts — including Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg — took aim at Leavitt, with Behar claiming she was only hired for her looks, and Goldberg questioning her qualifications altogether.

“She’s 27 years old,” Goldberg said on air. “What does she know about press briefings or foreign policy? This is just Trump doing his usual showbiz casting.”

To many viewers, that was more than critique — it was an insult to a young woman rising in a male-dominated political world. Enter Jack Houghton.

Houghton’s Defense: “This Is About Silencing Conservative Women”

Jack Houghton, who frequently comments on media bias and freedom of speech, took direct aim at Goldberg in his editorial response.

“If Karoline Leavitt were a young, progressive woman working for a Democrat president, The View would be writing glowing tributes to her bravery, her intelligence, and her fresh voice. But because she works for Trump? Suddenly, her age and appearance are fair game.”

Houghton accused The View of not just hypocrisy, but of actively contributing to a toxic media culture — one where conservative women are mocked, doubted, and dismissed.

“Whoopi Goldberg may claim to fight for women, but this isn’t feminism. This is political gatekeeping dressed up as daytime TV.”

Social Media Explodes: Support for Leavitt Grows

It didn’t take long for social media to catch fire. Clips of Houghton’s commentary went viral across X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram, with hashtags like #StandWithKaroline and #MediaBiasExposed dominating trending charts.

One viral tweet read:

“Karoline Leavitt is 27, accomplished, confident, and conservative — and THAT’S why they’re attacking her.”

Even U.S. conservative voices joined the international chorus, applauding Houghton’s takedown of what they see as a growing pattern in liberal media — elevate women only when they fall in line politically.

Who Is Karoline Leavitt — And Why Is She Under Fire?

Karoline Leavitt isn’t just another political staffer. At 27, she’s made history as the youngest White House Press Secretary in modern U.S. politics, chosen by Donald Trump to be the face of his communications team in the 2024 campaign and beyond.

Her rapid rise, sharp messaging, and refusal to play media games have made her a darling of the conservative movement — and a prime target for her critics.

What’s enraging her supporters is that the attacks aren’t focused on her work — but rather, her age, appearance, and political alignment.

“These people aren’t questioning my credentials,” Leavitt said in a recent Fox News interview. “They’re questioning my right to exist in this role — and that’s a bigger problem.”

Double Standards in Real Time

Houghton’s criticism underscores a growing frustration on both sides of the political spectrum: that mainstream talk shows and corporate media treat conservative women with suspicion and sarcasm, while embracing their liberal counterparts with open arms.

“We’ve seen it time and time again,” Houghton said. “When Sarah Huckabee Sanders was press secretary, they mocked her appearance. When Kayleigh McEnany took the podium, they accused her of being a puppet. Now, with Karoline Leavitt, the same playbook is being used — insult, undermine, and discredit.”

Is It Time for a Reckoning on Media Feminism?

As this story escalates, the larger question being asked is: Who gets to be celebrated as a strong woman in politics? And who gets torn down?

Many believe we’re watching a cultural divide play out in real-time — one that demands a new conversation about genuine empowerment versus selective advocacy.

Because if media platforms only cheer for women when it suits their politics, what does that say about the “progress” we claim to have made?