In a surprising on-air confession, *The View* co-host Whoopi Goldberg stirred controversy after saying she’d quit the show if she “had all the money in the world.” According to Goldberg, who’s been on *The View* since 2007, financial independence would mean no longer providing her opinions on the long-running daytime talk show.
Goldberg’s statement comes amid growing criticism over recent remarks she made, labeling grocery store owners “pigs” in response to food inflation — a comment that didn’t sit well with many Americans or the grocery industry. Conservative commentator Mario Nawfal called her out on social media, writing, *“WHOOPI GOLDBERG SAYS SHE’D QUIT ‘THE VIEW’ IF SHE HAD ENOUGH MONEY… Whoopi Goldberg shocked viewers on *The View* by admitting she’d quit the show if she were financially set, declaring, ‘If I had all the money in the world, I would not be here.’”*
Goldberg’s comments aired as co-host Ana Navarro was discussing potential 2024 presidential candidates, and Goldberg chimed in to say, *“I appreciate that people are having a hard time. Me too. I work for a living. If I had all the money in the world, I would not be here.”* The statement left some viewers scratching their heads, especially given Goldberg’s estimated $60 million net worth and reportedly $8 million annual salary on *The View*.
Social media users quickly pointed out how out-of-touch Goldberg’s statement sounded to everyday Americans. One user commented, *“She reportedly is worth $60M… just yet another example of how out of touch these far-left liberal elitists are from the normal working-class American ppl. She insults us all when she tries to gaslight us into thinking she’s working and just scraping by just like everyone else.”* Another added, *“Goldberg’s criticism of grocery store owners as ‘pigs’ over inflation is hard to take seriously when she’s far removed from the struggles of people living paycheck to paycheck.”*
This incident echoes previous occasions where Goldberg has made comments many say show a disconnect from everyday Americans. Her statements about inflation and grocery prices raised eyebrows as average Americans struggle under a heavy economic burden, paying more at the grocery store, the gas pump, and everywhere in between. For a co-host with Hollywood wealth, who collects a hefty salary from a show known for its liberal slant, claiming to feel the same struggles doesn’t sit well with many.
Goldberg’s recent remarks have also reopened conversations about her previous vow to leave the country if Donald Trump were elected president in 2016 — a promise she never fulfilled. Now, some are suggesting her hypothetical “quit” statement is just another way of side-stepping her words without action. One social media user said, *“She has millions and can live any lifestyle anywhere. Remember she said she was going to leave the country if Trump was elected; this is her weaseling out of it.”*
This moment raises questions not only about Goldberg’s commitment to working-class issues but also about *The View* as a whole. As one of television’s most prominent platforms for liberal perspectives, its hosts’ comments about financial struggle, privilege, and the working class continue to spark controversy. For many, Goldberg’s words are just another example of celebrities trying — and failing — to identify with working Americans.
With Goldberg’s comments now making waves, the question remains: how well do the hosts of *The View* understand the real struggles of the average American family, and can they truly represent them?
