During a recent episode of “The View,” co-host Whoopi Goldberg expressed her reluctance to engage in discussions with supporters of President Donald Trump. The conversation began with co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin highlighting Trump’s effective media strategies and his efforts to shape his agenda during his time away from the White House. Griffin emphasized the need for Democrats to adapt to modern media dynamics, suggesting that traditional approaches might be less effective against Trump’s tactics.
Co-host Ana Navarro voiced concerns about the perceived lack of organized resistance against Trump, noting that Democrats might be struggling to connect with and mobilize people effectively. She stressed the importance of collective action and expressing unified dissent.
Griffin further suggested that to foster understanding and potentially persuade others, it would be necessary to engage with Trump voters, even if it means entering “uncomfortable spaces.” In response, Goldberg expressed her hesitation, stating, “It’s hard to talk to people who support people who think you don’t matter in the country.” She elaborated that supporting certain policies or figures can feel exclusionary, making open dialogue challenging.
Goldberg acknowledged the importance of finding common ground on agreeable topics but expressed discomfort with initiatives like Project 2025, which she felt catered to specific groups rather than the nation as a whole. Despite her reservations, she conceded the necessity of communication, stating, “I understand what you’re saying, and we do have to talk to each other.”
This discussion reflects ongoing debates about political polarization and the difficulties in bridging divides between differing political ideologies.
Farah Griffin says they need to talk to Trump voters if they want to persuade people.
Whoopi says she doesn’t like talking to Trump supporters and writes them off: “It’s hard to talk to people who support people who think you don’t matter in the country…When you support THAT… pic.twitter.com/GIp3Lg0f0A— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) February 17, 2025