Whoopi Goldberg didn't shy away from addressing Donald Trump's latest comments, where he referred to her as "dirty" and labeled her fellow The View co-hosts as "dumb." The former president's remarks were made during a rally in Reading, Pennsylvania, and were quickly met with a sharp, humorous retort on Thursday's episode of The View.
The panelists kicked off the show by walking onstage to Christina Aguilera's song "Dirrty," a playful reference to Trump's recent criticism. Goldberg immediately tackled the issue, pointing out how Trump often avoids using her name and instead regularly refers to her as "You-Know-Who."
"We walked out to 'Dirrty' because it's one of the words that You-Know-Who used when he was talking about me, but he was also referring to the rest of us," Goldberg said, highlighting Trump's rally remarks. At the rally, Trump had criticized a performance Goldberg did at one of his casinos, claiming that her comedy routine was "filthy, dirty, and disgusting."
In true Whoopi fashion, she responded with her signature blend of sarcasm and humor, owning her style of comedy. She emphasized that Trump had hired her several times in the past, despite his recent criticism. "I was filthy, and I stand by that. I have always been filthy, and you knew that when you hired me," she said. Goldberg then pointed out that Trump hired her to perform four times at his events. "How dumb are you? You hired me four times," she added, drawing laughs from the audience.
Sunny Hostin, one of Goldberg's co-hosts, chimed in with her own witty remark, thanking Trump for continuously providing material for the show. "Donald Trump, thank you for telling so many lies and allegedly committing so many crimes, giving us endless content for the show. I really appreciate it," Hostin joked. She even extended an invitation for Trump to appear on The View, playfully offering to give him a mug, "not to be confused with a mugshot."
Hostin's comment referenced the ongoing legal battles Trump is facing, including the 34 felony charges in New York, a frequent topic on the show. Alyssa Farah Griffin, the conservative voice on the panel and a former Trump White House communications director, also weighed in. Having resigned from Trump's administration after the January 6 events, Griffin reminded viewers that while Trump may insult Goldberg, she holds an EGOT—a title that signifies winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. "He called you a loser, but you're an EGOT, and he can't admit he lost the last election," she said. Griffin also remarked that Trump is often "triggered by women," referencing his frequent attacks on female critics.
The exchange between the hosts was both lighthearted and pointed, demonstrating their ability to turn Trump's insults into opportunities for humor. Goldberg, known for being outspoken, used the moment to reclaim the conversation, turning what could have been a negative into a showcase of her success and resilience.
Rather than allowing Trump's comments to diminish them, Goldberg and her co-hosts highlighted their accomplishments and continued to poke fun at the former president. Their responses illustrated the ongoing tension between the The View panel and Trump, while showcasing their wit and determination to rise above the insults.