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Whoopi Goldberg Faces Backlash After On-Air Controversy

11/5/2025

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Whoopi Goldberg (The View co-host) sparked renewed discussion about her role during an on-air moment.
During a segment on President Trump's pardon of Changpeng Zhao, she was handed a note to clarify her comments and tore it up.
The incident drew online backlash, with some viewers calling for her dismissal.
ABC remains satisfied with the current panel dynamics.

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Story summary

Whoopi Goldberg (The View co-host) sparked renewed discussion about her role during an on-air moment.
During a segment on President Trump's pardon of Changpeng Zhao, she was handed a note to clarify her comments and tore it up.
The incident drew online backlash, with some viewers calling for her dismissal.
ABC remains satisfied with the current panel dynamics.