Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of ABC’s “The View,” concluded Thursday’s episode by addressing the audience directly, reiterating her anti-Trump sentiments.
“Remember, the resistance is real. You’re not alone,” she stated before signing off for the day.
In a previous episode, Goldberg urged Americans to take action against President Donald Trump and his administration.
“People need to get out and march. You must start making your voices heard. This is now coming back to us,” she expressed during the March 19 episode of “The View,” as reported by TV Insider.
“The only way to convey your anger is to take to the streets,” she added, drawing parallels between the anti-Trump movement and the historical women’s rights and civil rights movements in the United States.
“This is it. The responsibility lies with us. If you want to protect your Social Security, you need to rise up and make noise, because the only way they will understand your discontent is if you refuse to tolerate it,” Goldberg emphasized. During the same March 19 broadcast, her co-hosts engaged in a heated discussion regarding internal conflicts within the Democratic Party.
The hosts of “The View” have consistently advocated for protests against Trump since his return to office for a second term. Meanwhile, Democrats are facing significant challenges with their voter base, as support for the party has plummeted to unprecedented lows.
A report from Politico, which analyzed recent polling data, indicated troubling signs for the Democrats, warning that the party should be “very afraid.”
“Historically, congressional Democrats have enjoyed greater popularity among their voters compared to Republicans. However, the fallout from the 2024 presidential election defeat seems to have damaged that relationship. An examination of Quinnipiac University’s annual first-quarter congressional polling reveals that, for the first time in the poll’s history, congressional Democrats are now in a precarious position.”Politico has drawn parallels between the current decline of the Democratic Party and the earlier struggles of the Republican Party prior to the emergence of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, which followed the Tea Party movement.
A significant concern for Democrats is the uncertainty among their voters regarding the party’s direction, with a recent Gallup poll indicating that 45 percent prefer a more moderate stance, 29 percent lean towards a liberal approach, and 22 percent wish to maintain the current position. Voter dissatisfaction stems from the perception that there is not the same level of commitment to opposing Trump as there was during his initial term.
This situation escalated when Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York, along with other Democrats, voted in favor of cloture on a government funding bill, enabling Republicans to advance the legislation.
The report indicates that established Democratic leaders may encounter significant challenges in the upcoming primary season, as incumbents could be at risk of being outpaced by new candidates.
According to Politico, “There are 13 Democratic-held Senate seats up for reelection next year — many of them involving veteran senators in the bluest states — raising the prospect of a stream of younger, insurgent candidates more closely aligned with the party base, similar to what the GOP has contended with over the past 15 years.”
Additionally, several liberal organizations have already urged Chuck Schumer to resign as party leader following his recent vote in favor of a GOP stopgap funding bill. Democratic House members have also experienced backlash from grassroots activists during town hall meetings, which have been marked by tense interactions with frustrated liberal constituents.
Politico further noted that Schumer has lost the backing of some party members who previously supported him, and he faced criticism from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for his contentious vote with Republicans aimed at averting a government shutdown.During a press conference held in San Francisco, Pelosi expressed her belief that Schumer would effectively lead the Senate’s Democratic caucus in the future. Nonetheless, she criticized the Brooklyn Democrat for making excessive concessions to Republicans, particularly when he unexpectedly announced his support for advancing the government funding bill proposed by the GOP.
Pelosi remarked, “I personally do not give anything away for free. I believe that is what transpired recently.”
She further suggested, “In my opinion, we might have been able to persuade [Republicans] to consider an alternative approach,” referring to a last-ditch effort by congressional Democrats to extend the current government funding for an additional 30 days while they negotiated a more comprehensive bill.
Pelosi contended that even if Republicans had rejected this proposal, it would have been evident to the public, thereby placing the responsibility for a government shutdown on them.
In the hours leading up to last week’s vote, Pelosi urged Senate Democrats to oppose Schumer and reject the six-month spending bill.
