Whoopi Goldberg’s Mic Cut After Blasting Pete Hegseth on ‘The View’
Whoopi Goldberg’s Mic Cut After Blasting Pete Hegseth on ‘The View’
The December 4th’s airing of The View took a fiery turn as co-host Whoopi Goldberg aimed sharp criticism at Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s rumored pick for Secretary of Defense, prompting producers to cut her mic mid-sentence.
Whoopi’s pointed remarks came after a heated discussion surrounding Hegseth’s controversial stance on women in combat roles and a damning private email from his mother, Penelope Hegseth, that resurfaced this week.
Whoopi’s Mic Cut Over a Fiery Comment
Whoopi began her takedown by criticizing Hegseth’s history of controversial comments and his opposition to women in combat. But things escalated when she said, “I just really wanted to wait and see how he came at the four-star generals, that are women, ‘cause that’s one of those [eff around and find out moments].” Producers quickly muted her, leaving viewers to decipher the final phrase from her lip movements.
The hosts were discussing Penelope Hegseth’s 2018 email, which harshly criticized her son for his alleged behavior. The email, obtained by The New York Times, called him out for lying, cheating, and abusing others, stating, “I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats and sleeps around. You are that man.” While Penelope later retracted her words during a Fox News appearance, calling the email “hasty,” The View hosts didn’t hold back their reactions.
The View Hosts Slam Hegseth’s Stance on Women
Sunny Hostin expressed concern over Hegseth’s potential nomination, particularly his views on women in the military. “What bothers me the most is the position he’s up for,” she said, citing that 20% of the Department of Defense workforce are women, many of whom have earned combat badges since 2016.
Sara Haines also chimed in, saying the vitriol of the email was something she couldn’t imagine coming from her own mother. “Even in her most enraged moments, my mom would never call my integrity or abilities into question,” she said.
Joy Behar took the conversation further, adding, “If your own mother turns on you, there’s something going on there.”
Goldberg’s Final Words: A Challenge to Hegseth
Before her mic was cut, Whoopi expressed disbelief over Hegseth’s qualifications.
“You’re gonna tell people they’re not qualified to fight for their nation? That doesn’t make any sense,” she said, emphasizing the importance of a diverse and capable military. “We need an army that gets why we need to be protected and does the job.”
This fiery discussion marks yet another controversial moment for The View, proving the hosts aren’t afraid to tackle even the most explosive political topics — though some voices, like Whoopi’s, may be too hot for daytime TV.
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