YOU DEFAMED ME ON LIVE TV – NOW PAY THE PRICE – Amid the endless shutdown Whoopi Goldberg unleashes a blistering attack on Trump live on air.NH

As the United States government shutdown stretched into its third week, tensions flared not just in Washington but across the airwaves, with ABC’s The View providing a particularly charged forum for criticism of President Donald Trump’s handling of the crisis. On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the show’s co-host Whoopi Goldberg took center stage, issuing a pointed rebuke aimed directly at the White House.

“You need to get your behind in gear here,” Goldberg declared, addressing President Trump in front of a national audience. Her frustration was palpable, and she didn’t mince words. According to Decider, Goldberg’s remarks came as the shutdown entered its 14th day, leaving federal employees and government contractors in limbo and everyday Americans wondering when the impasse would end.

The government shutdown, which began two weeks prior, has become a flashpoint for debates about presidential priorities and the role of Congress. Alyssa Farah Griffin, another co-host on The View, argued that Congress should reclaim more authority from the Trump administration. Goldberg took this further, speculating, “Part of what’s happening is this is the slow roll out of total control. That’s what this is.” Her concern was clear: she saw a pattern in President Trump’s leadership style that, in her view, risked undermining democratic checks and balances.

Goldberg’s criticism extended beyond domestic politics to the president’s foreign policy focus. She pointed to recent events, including a Gaza ceasefire deal and renewed attention on the war in Ukraine, as evidence that Trump was more engaged with international affairs than with the pressing problems at home. “To me, when he’s talking to other countries and telling them what to do, when he’s talking to everybody but us – I have a little bit of a problem with that,” she said, according to Decider. “I’m glad these hostages are home, I’m glad. I’m glad you want to now flip back and say, ‘Hey we’re going to take care of the Ukraine.’ But you need to get your behind in gear here.”

This sentiment was echoed and expanded upon during the broadcast, with Goldberg reiterating her belief that Trump’s actions suggested he wanted to be “king of the world.” As reported by Breitbart, she stated, “If you are the president of the United States, act like the president of the United States. I appreciate all of the stuff you’re doing but I feel like he wants to be king of the world.” Her words struck a chord with viewers and quickly circulated on social media and news outlets.

Joy Behar, another co-host, added her own critique, suggesting that Trump appeared to prioritize helping Republicans over the broader American public. “And stop making trouble in Chicago and places like that,” Behar quipped, pointing to the president’s pattern of targeting Democratic-led cities in his rhetoric. Goldberg responded by highlighting a surprising development: Georgia State Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, often a staunch Trump ally, had recently shown a willingness to “step up” and assist her constituents, even if it meant breaking with party lines. “You have to give people their props when they do the right thing,” Goldberg said. “She has stepped up and said, ‘We’re not going about this the right way.’ And for me, that’s one of the first cracks we’ve seen in that block.”

The discussion on The View was not just about policy but about the very nature of presidential leadership. Goldberg’s repeated calls for Trump to “act like the President of the United States” underscored her belief that the current approach was falling short. “This is not — but I feel like this is he wants to be king of the world. This is my opinion,” she emphasized, making it clear that her critique was both personal and political.

For many Americans watching at home, the exchange on The View reflected a broader national frustration. The shutdown had tangible consequences: federal workers missing paychecks, government services grinding to a halt, and uncertainty looming over the country’s economic stability. Yet, as Goldberg and her co-hosts pointed out, the political drama in Washington often seemed disconnected from the day-to-day realities faced by ordinary citizens.

Goldberg’s remarks about the president’s focus on foreign affairs resonated with viewers who felt that domestic issues were being sidelined. The recent Gaza ceasefire and renewed commitments to Ukraine are undeniably important on the global stage, but as Goldberg argued, they should not come at the expense of addressing the immediate needs of Americans affected by the shutdown. “I’m glad you did all of that. I’m glad these hostages are home. I’m glad. I’m glad you want to now flip back and say, hey, we’re going to take care of the Ukraine, okay. But you need to take care of us,” she said, according to Breitbart.

The debate also touched on the question of accountability. Alyssa Farah Griffin’s call for Congress to reassert its authority was a reminder that, in times of crisis, the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches is crucial. Goldberg’s concern about a “slow rollout of total control” reflected fears that the shutdown could be used to consolidate power in the executive branch, a scenario that many in the political center and on the left have warned against in recent years.

Yet, the conversation was not entirely one-sided. Goldberg’s acknowledgment of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s actions suggested that even within the Republican Party, there were voices willing to challenge the prevailing narrative. “You have to give people their props when they do the right thing,” Goldberg said, signaling a willingness to recognize positive steps regardless of party affiliation.

As the shutdown dragged on, the stakes continued to rise. The View’s panelists, reflecting a range of perspectives, highlighted the urgency of finding a resolution and the need for leadership that prioritized the well-being of all Americans. The show, which airs weekdays at 11/10c on ABC, has long been a barometer of public sentiment, and Tuesday’s episode was no exception.

In the end, Goldberg’s message was clear: leadership means more than just managing crises abroad—it requires addressing the challenges at home, listening to the people, and acting with accountability. With the government shutdown showing no signs of ending, her words captured the mood of a nation eager for answers and action from its leaders.