Whoopi Goldberg made headlines on Monday’s episode of The View when she forcefully rejected the idea

that she should attempt to engage with supporters of former President Donald Trump.

The conversation arose during a discussion with her co-host, Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump administration official who has since distanced herself from the ex-president.

Goldberg Challenges Call for Dialogue

The discussion grew heated when Griffin suggested that Americans who oppose Trump should still find ways to engage in constructive dialogue with his supporters.

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Goldberg, however, took a firm stance against this notion. “It’s hard to talk to people who support people who think you don’t matter in the country,” she responded, making it clear that she believes many Trump supporters align with policies and ideologies that marginalize certain groups.

Disagreement Over Project 2025

The conversation then shifted toward Project 2025, a policy agenda backed by conservative groups aiming to influence the next Republican administration. Griffin stated that while she does not support every aspect of Trump’s platform, she does find certain elements of Project 2025 to be agreeable. Goldberg, however, firmly dismissed the initiative, arguing that it does not serve the interests of the broader American public.

“Now, I didn’t find anything of interest for me in Project 2025,” Goldberg stated. “I didn’t feel like this was geared to us as a nation. I felt it was geared to very specific folks, and that bothered the poo out of me.”

Some social media users echoed Goldberg’s sentiment, stating that they feel alienated by Trump’s policies and do not believe his supporters are open to compromise. Others criticized her, saying that dismissing an entire segment of the population as irredeemable is counterproductive.

The Broader Implications

The exchange between Goldberg and Griffin is indicative of the broader challenge facing the nation—whether constructive dialogue is possible in an era of extreme political division. While some argue that communication is essential to bridge ideological gaps, others maintain that engaging with those who support policies they find oppressive is neither productive nor necessary.

As the country moves closer to the next presidential term, conversations like the one on The View will continue to reflect the tensions within the electorate. Goldberg’s comments highlight the frustrations of those who feel disenfranchised, while Griffin’s argument speaks to the belief that dialogue remains essential for progress.

Whether or not these opposing perspectives can be reconciled remains to be seen. However, one thing is clear: the debate over how—or even whether—to engage with Trump’s base will persist as a major issue in American political discourse.