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Leavitt, unfazed by the increasingly defensive posture of the co-hosts, continued to press forward with claims that the show perpetuates division under the guise of discussion, accusing Goldberg of "gaslighting milli and branding the program a platform for “elite groupthink disguised as progressive feminism.
According to multiple sources, ABC executives were blindsided by the exchange, with one insider telling a reporter off-record: “We’ve had some tense moments on set before… but nothing like this. No one saw it coming, and honestly, we weren’t prepared for the fallout.”
Immediately after the segment aired, the hashtag #WhoopiCanceled began trending on X (formerly Twitter), while viewers flooded the network’s social media accounts with polarized reactions. Some called for Goldberg’s resignation, others demanded an apology from Leavitt, and many simply expressed disbelief that such a confrontation had made it to air unedited.
Meanwhile, backstage at ABC, the mood was reportedly chaotic and volatile. Production staff were seen scrambling, phones ringing nonstop, and PR teams were said to be drafting multiple statements — unsure whether to double down, issue apologies, or go radio silent.
For Karoline Leavitt, the appearance has catapulted her further into the political spotlight, with many conservatives praising her performance as “brave,” “unapologetic,” and “long overdue.” Prominent figures including members of Congress, influencers, and media personalities have weighed in, with some even calling for Leavitt to host her own show.
But the bigger question now looms: What happens to ‘The View’?
Long a cornerstone of ABC’s daytime lineup, ‘The View’ has weathered its fair share of controversies, including previous missteps by hosts, on-air meltdowns, and behind-the-scenes staff shakeups. But insiders say this moment feels different. For the first time, the network is confronting the possibility that its most famous co-host — Whoopi Goldberg — may have finally pushed things too far for the audience and advertisers alike.
And all of it — the awkward silence, the explosive tension, the fallout — was captured live.
Viewers and critics alike are now scouring every second of the exchange, dissecting body language, analyzing facial expressions, and wondering aloud: Was this real? Was it staged? Or did Karoline Leavitt genuinely hijack the narrative on one of the most controlled talk shows on television?
Adding fuel to the fire, unconfirmed reports suggest that multiple sponsors are reconsidering their ad placements, while a growing petition demanding a formal investigation into the show’s editorial bias has already gathered thousands of signatures.
