Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin Clash Over Trump's $5,000 Baby Bonus Proposal

The View's hosts sharply criticized a reported Trump administration proposal to offer a $5,000 'baby bonus' to new mothers in an effort to raise the U.S. birth rate, arguing that the amount is insufficient given the high costs of childbirth and raising a child. Whoopi Goldberg called the proposal 'insulting' and highlighted previous cuts to family support programs, suggesting the bonus would not address the deeper issues facing American families. Panelists emphasized the need for systemic solutions like paid family leave and subsidized childcare over one-time payments. Some hosts and viewers questioned whether the proposal might have racial motivations, pointing to recent birth rate increases among Hispanic and Asian mothers while implying the administration's concerns focus on other populations. Alyssa Farah Griffin, while acknowledging the plan's limitations, suggested that any support might be better than none, but was met with pushback from her co-hosts and the audience. The segment sparked strong reactions from the show's viewers, who largely sided with Goldberg's criticisms and questioned the overall effectiveness and intent of the proposed policy.