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Whoopi Goldberg stops boos as Ted Cruz appears on “The View”

9/10/2026

Center

Cruz Booed

Senator Ted Cruz appeared as a guest on ABC’s “The View” on September 9, 2026, and was met with audience boos.
Moderator Whoopi Goldberg intervened, urging the audience to respect the show’s dialogue, after which the crowd applauded Cruz.
The remarks referenced Barbara Walters’ vision, telling viewers “Ah-ah, no, no” to curb boos.
Cruz gave President Donald Trump an “A” grade on economy and prices after Hostin’s questioning.

Right

Cruz Defends

Senator Ted Cruz appeared on ABC’s “The View” on September 9, 2026, and was booed.
Cruz defended Justice Thomas’ affirmative-action stance and asserted constitutional principles despite the boos.
Sunny Hostin asked Cruz why Thomas’ book seemed to recommend eliminating remedy rather than racism.
Cruz said affirmative action focus on removing barriers and expanding access, not race-based quotas.
Goldberg replied “Welcome to being Black” and then urged the audience to be respectful.

Blindspot

Senator Ted Cruz defended Justice Clarence Thomas’ affirmative-action stance, arguing it should focus on removing barriers and expanding access rather than on race-based quotas, during his interview on “The View.”
Within this story's sources, this affirmative-action angle appears mainly in Right-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

Barbara Walters launched The View on August 11 1997 as a daytime forum where women debated politics and pop culture, sparking immediate partisan clashes. The show’s history of heated political moments—such as President Obama’s 2010 appearance and its 5,000th episode in November 2019—set a precedent that resurfaced when Senator Ted Cruz was booed on September 9 2026, underscoring the program’s enduring role in amplifying political polarization.

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Cruz Booed

Senator Ted Cruz appeared as a guest on ABC’s “The View” on September 9, 2026, and was met with audience boos.
Moderator Whoopi Goldberg intervened, urging the audience to respect the show’s dialogue, after which the crowd applauded Cruz.
The remarks referenced Barbara Walters’ vision, telling viewers “Ah-ah, no, no” to curb boos.
Cruz gave President Donald Trump an “A” grade on economy and prices after Hostin’s questioning.

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