On a day when The View was expected to be business as usual, Whoopi Goldberg delivered a fiery monologue that took direct aim at none other than former President Barack Obama—leaving both her co-hosts and the audience in stunned silence.
The moment came in response to comments Obama made during a private Democratic fundraiser, where he urged the party to “toughen up” after their loss in the 2024 election and warned against what he called “navel-gazing” and “whining.” But Goldberg wasn’t having it.
Obama’s Words Hit a Nerve
According to The New York Times, Obama told donors that the Democratic Party needs to stop sulking and “get up off the floor.”
“It’s going to require a little bit less navel-gazing and a little less whining and being in fetal positions,” he said.
That sentiment didn’t sit well with Goldberg, who pushed back hard—staring straight into the camera to defend the efforts of everyday people.
“Let me remind everybody who was out marching in those massive protests,” she said passionately.
“It was the people—not folks sitting around feeling sorry for themselves.
These were older Americans protecting their Social Security and parents demanding rights for their children.”
Goldberg Takes on Obama and Mark Cuban
The 69-year-old host didn’t stop at Obama. She also called out Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban, who recently criticized Democrats for having weak messaging, particularly during the campaign against Trump.
“This isn’t about Democrats laying down,” Goldberg said.
“It’s about folks like you pointing fingers in the wrong direction.
The voters have been angry, and they’ve been showing up. The passion is out there—you’re just not seeing it.”
Sara Haines tried to step in and ask whether Goldberg was distinguishing between party leaders and voters.
Goldberg answered quickly and clearly: “Yes, I am. The voters are doing their part.”
Cuban’s Critique Sparks More Debate
During the segment, Cuban appeared via video and didn’t hold back either.
He criticized Democrats for reducing their messaging to a single phrase: “Trump sucks.”
“We picked the wrong pressure points,” Cuban argued.
“It’s always just ‘Trump sucks.’ That’s not how you win voters.”
This sparked further discussion among the panelists, with Ana Navarro and Sunny Hostin urging the party to refocus on clear policy platforms and specific proposals—not just anti-Trump slogans.
Ana Navarro Defends the People’s Role
Navarro wasn’t about to let Cuban’s statement go unchallenged either.
She pointed to public outrage over Trump’s immigration policies and said that real people are making a difference.
“Trump’s approval rating on immigration is tanking,” she said.
“And that’s because people are protesting, they’re telling the stories of families torn apart, of children with cancer being forced out of the country.”
She concluded with a punchy line that brought cheers from the audience: “So yeah, some of us say Donald Trump sucks—because he does.
And it feels good to say it.”
Whoopi Addresses Texas Flood Victim Blame
Before wrapping the discussion, Goldberg launched into another emotional statement—this time aimed at people who have been blaming flood victims in Texas for their suffering.
“This was a natural disaster,” she said. “Nobody caused it.
It’s not about politics. It’s about people trying to survive.”
She blasted those making divisive comments on social media: “If you’re online talking trash about victims instead of helping—damn you.
This is not who we are.
In America, when someone’s hurting, we show up. We don’t ask who they voted for.”
A Morning Talk Show Moment That Made Headlines
What started as a typical panel discussion on The View turned into a raw, emotional, and unapologetically bold message about responsibility, activism, and standing up for each other.
Goldberg made it clear—she’s tired of the blame game and wants people, including high-profile Democrats, to start acknowledging the real efforts being made on the ground.