US Government Shutdown Spurs Heated Debate on The View

On "The View," the cohosts discussed the ongoing federal government shutdown, with Whoopi Goldberg attributing the blame primarily to the Republican party led by President Donald Trump. Goldberg highlighted that Democrats, despite lacking a majority, were trying to prevent the shutdown by refusing the spending bill as-is, while Republicans under Trump's administration were accused of withholding funds from blue states like New York. She criticized the political climate as reduced to internet trolling and retribution, emphasizing the real impact on American families. The hosts also debated the misinformation surrounding the shutdown, clarifying that Democrats aimed to continue federal subsidies for American citizens' healthcare and Medicaid, not for undocumented immigrants, contrary to Trump administration claims. Alyssa Farah Griffin suggested Trump wanted the shutdown to target Democratic priorities, warning Democrats against conceding. Throughout the discussions, Goldberg nearly used explicit language to express frustration with the administration's handling of the crisis and encouraged viewers to contact their representatives for assistance.