Whoopi Goldberg, one of the most recognizable and long-standing hosts of The View, is no stranger to speaking her mind. But her most recent on-air political comments have sparked a fierce backlash—and now, she’s facing calls for a full-blown boycott.

The controversy erupted during a live segment of The View when Goldberg passionately defended President Joe Biden amid growing concerns over his age, policy decisions, and public image. In the heat of the discussion, she dismissed critics of the current administration as being “part of a misinformation machine fueled by fear and bigotry.”

What followed was an immediate firestorm.

Clips of the segment quickly went viral, and within hours, the internet lit up with outrage. Many viewers accused Whoopi of generalizing and insulting a wide swath of the American public—particularly conservatives and independents who have expressed concern over the country’s direction. Some even said she was “weaponizing the platform” to silence legitimate criticism.

The phrase that drew the most heat? “You don’t like Biden because he’s not the face of white power you’re used to.” That single sentence, which Whoopi uttered with conviction, ignited a tidal wave of reactions across political lines.

Critics on social media wasted no time launching the hashtag #BoycottTheView, which began trending by the evening. Several prominent conservative commentators slammed the host for “crossing the line into divisive, racially charged rhetoric,” while others called for her resignation or suspension from the show.

“She’s not just making political commentary—she’s vilifying Americans who disagree with her,” one viral post read.

This isn’t the first time Whoopi has found herself at the center of controversy on The View. Her past remarks on race, politics, and social justice have drawn both praise and condemnation. But this latest incident appears to have struck a particularly raw nerve, perhaps because it happened during an already tense election season when public trust in media voices is at a low point.

In response to the backlash, Goldberg remained defiant. On the following day’s broadcast, she briefly addressed the controversy without apologizing. “I’m not here to sugarcoat things. If what I say makes you uncomfortable, maybe it’s time to ask why,” she said. “I’m not going to sit here and pretend everything’s okay when it’s not.”

Still, the show’s producers have remained silent. ABC has not issued an official statement, and there is no indication that disciplinary action will be taken. Yet the calls for accountability grow louder with each passing day, with some longtime viewers saying they’ve “had enough” and are walking away from the show entirely.

Interestingly, not everyone is turning on Goldberg. Many of her supporters have rallied to her defense, applauding her for speaking truth to power. “Whoopi is saying what so many of us are afraid to say,” one fan posted. “She’s always been real, and that’s why we love her.”

But the divide is clear. While one side sees Goldberg as a courageous voice in a climate of political hypocrisy, the other views her as emblematic of a media elite out of touch with ordinary Americans.

As tensions escalate, The View now finds itself once again in the center of a cultural battle—one it may not have expected, but certainly helped ignite.

Whether Whoopi’s comments were a brave callout or an unfiltered misstep depends on who you ask. But one thing is certain: the storm isn’t over. And this time, the audience might not be so quick to forgive.