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Whoopi Goldberg Defends Trump Joke Amid Controversy

11/6/2025

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Whoopi Goldberg reacted strongly on the November 3 episode of The View after co-host Sunny Hostin handed her a legal note about a joke regarding President Donald Trump using an autopen.
Goldberg criticized the need for clarification, emphasizing, "It was a joke!" and expressed frustration over the lack of understanding of nuance.
This incident follows Trump's past comments mocking Goldberg, where he stated, "Canada doesn't want you Whoopi, NOBODY DOES!!!"
Goldberg reaffirmed her intention to remain in the U.S., indicating she would be where she is wanted.
The discussion reflects Trump's ongoing fixation on President Joe Biden's alleged use of an autopen.

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Whoopi Goldberg reacted strongly on the November 3 episode of The View after co-host Sunny Hostin handed her a legal note about a joke regarding President Donald Trump using an autopen.
Goldberg criticized the need for clarification, emphasizing, "It was a joke!" and expressed frustration over the lack of understanding of nuance.
This incident follows Trump's past comments mocking Goldberg, where he stated, "Canada doesn't want you Whoopi, NOBODY DOES!!!"
Goldberg reaffirmed her intention to remain in the U.S., indicating she would be where she is wanted.
The discussion reflects Trump's ongoing fixation on President Joe Biden's alleged use of an autopen.