Whoopi Goldberg Responds to Trump’s Mockery: “Not Going Anywhere”

Whoopi Goldberg, the outspoken co-host of “The View,” found herself once again in the spotlight after former President Donald Trump took aim at her in a social media post.

The post mocked Goldberg’s past remarks about leaving the country if Trump won the 2016 election. Goldberg, however, didn’t back down. On Monday’s episode of “The View,” she addressed the issue directly, asserting her commitment to staying put and fulfilling her contract on the show.

The controversy started when Trump shared a meme on Sunday featuring a distorted photo of Goldberg with the text, “I’m moving to Canada, for sure this time!”.

Above the meme, Trump wrote, “Canada doesn’t want you Whoopi, NOBODY DOES!!!”

This was in response to Goldberg’s previous statement in January 2016, where she suggested she might move out of the U.S. if Trump was elected.

Goldberg’s response on “The View” was firm and defiant. She dismissed the meme as “crazy” and directly addressed Trump through the camera, stating, “Look, I’m not going anywhere. OK? And it’s not for the reason, you little snowflake, it’s not for the reason you think.” She further emphasized her commitment by pointing out her contract, although she didn’t specify its length. “I know where I’m going to be because I got a contract. So, I’m going to be here where I’m wanted for the next couple of years,” she declared before cutting to a commercial break.

This exchange highlights the ongoing tension between Goldberg and Trump, as well as the broader political divide in the United States. Goldberg’s refusal to be intimidated by Trump’s mockery demonstrates her resilience and determination to stand her ground.

The incident also sheds light on the phenomenon of celebrities making bold statements about leaving the country if certain political outcomes occur. In 2016, several other celebrities, including Chelsea Handler, Snoop Dogg, and Miley Cyrus, vowed to leave the country if Trump were elected. However, as Goldberg’s response indicates, most celebrities who made such pledges didn’t follow through.

“I know where I’m going to be because I got a contract. So, I’m going to be here where I’m wanted for the next couple of years,” she retorted before cutting to a commercial.

Goldberg’s decision to address the issue on a nationally televised platform like “The View” underscores the power of media in shaping public discourse. By speaking out against Trump’s mockery, she not only defends herself but also sends a message to her audience about the importance of standing up to bullies and staying true to one’s convictions.

Moreover, Goldberg’s comments reflect a broader concern about the state of American democracy and values. In her previous remarks in 2016, she expressed dismay at the divisive rhetoric and polarization in the political landscape. “I’ve always been an American, and this has always been my country, and we’ve always been able to have discussions,” she said at the time. “And suddenly now it’s turning into, you know, ‘not them, not them.’ And you know, we have a lot of friends whose parents saw this already. They don’t want to relive this. They don’t want to relive this. So I need all the candidates to get it together. Get back to American values.”