Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany is pushing back hard against The View‘s Whoopi Goldberg, calling out the longtime host for what she described as a “deep misunderstanding of basic American values.”

The heated rebuke comes days after Goldberg made headlines for criticizing conservative responses to Caitlin Clark’s rising stardom and, separately, for remarks many viewed as dismissive toward young conservative voters.

In a fiery segment on Fox News’ “Outnumbered”, McEnany addressed Goldberg directly:

“Whoopi needs to stop pretending to be the gatekeeper of morality,” she said. “It’s time someone educated her on what real Americans think, especially outside the New York-Hollywood bubble.”

🎯 A Personal Response to a Cultural Divide

Goldberg recently came under fire for comments suggesting that Caitlin Clark’s popularity was “constructed by the media” and implying that critics of the WNBA’s racial dynamics “just didn’t like seeing change.”

To McEnany, that crossed a line:

“Reducing a rising athlete’s accomplishments to race and identity politics does a disservice not just to Caitlin Clark, but to young women everywhere.”

“We should be celebrating achievement, not gatekeeping it based on a political narrative.”

🧠 “Let’s Talk Facts, Not Feelings”

McEnany, known for her sharp takedowns and policy-focused commentary, didn’t hold back.

“If Whoopi thinks it’s okay to label dissenting opinions as bigotry, then we’ve lost sight of free speech entirely. America is not The View, where opposing voices get cut off mid-sentence.”

She went further, hinting she would be open to a public debate or on-air discussion with Goldberg.

“Let’s talk facts, not feelings. Anytime, anywhere.”

📡 The View Responds… Quietly

So far, neither Goldberg nor The View has issued a formal response. Insiders say producers are “aware of the backlash” but are choosing to “let the moment cool” rather than escalate the feud.

Privately, however, a staffer told Capitol Culture Report:

“Whoopi stands by her words. She doesn’t apologize just because Twitter explodes.”

Still, the moment underscores a growing culture war flashpoint: the intersection of race, sports, media, and free speech.

💥 Social Media Explodes

Online reaction was swift and divided. Conservative influencers praised McEnany for “saying what millions are thinking,” while liberal commentators accused her of “deliberate misrepresentation.”

The hashtag #EducateWhoopi briefly trended Thursday afternoon, while Goldberg’s defenders launched #StandWithWhoopi in response.

✅ Bottom Line:

Whether it’s a culture clash, a media moment, or just another round in America’s endless political debate, one thing is clear:

Kayleigh McEnany is not backing down — and she just made it personal.