Alright folks things got heated on "The View" this week! ESPN's own Stephen A. Smith stopped by and let's just say he and Whoopi Goldberg had a serious difference of opinion about the Democratic Party. Buckle up because this was a debate you don't want to miss!
Stephen A. Smith Drops Truth Bombs: Democrats Didn't Lose to Trump They Lost Themselves!
Stephen A. Smith didn't hold back for a second. He basically told the ladies of "The View" straight up that the Democratic Party is messing up. His main point? It's not about Trump being some amazing winner it's about Democrats failing to connect with everyday Americans.
Smith argued that focusing too much on certain issues made the Democrats forget about the working class people who used to be their core supporters. He said "It was an indictment against the Democratic Party and what the Democratic Party was offering to American citizens." Ouch! He thinks they are not known as the party for the working class anymore because their message is "catering towards others and other issues." Strong words from Stephen A.
Whoopi Tries to Defend the Dems: It's About Family Values and Basic Rights!
Whoopi Goldberg wasn't about to let Stephen A. have the last word though. She jumped in to defend the Democratic message. She wanted to remind everyone what Democrats are actually fighting for. According to Whoopi it's about "Making sure that families had what they need making sure stuff is there." Think things like SNAP benefits you know real help for families.
She also brought up the idea of America being a place "where you could come and be whoever you were supposed to be or want to be you still have that right." Basically she is saying Democrats are all about protecting basic American freedoms and ensuring everyone has a fair shot. She sees these as things Democrats "have always said." But was Smith buying it?
Border Battles and Blaming Biden: Stephen A. Challenges Whoopi on Democratic Messaging
Nope Smith was not convinced. He pushed back hard on Whoopi saying her defense wasn't actually what Democrats were messaging. He even brought up the hot topic of immigration and the border situation.
Smith argued that Biden's border policies have led to a "migrant crisis". He pointed out that even Obama deported a lot of people but "he didn’t stick out his chest and bloviate about it he just did it." Smith's point was Biden "opened borders" leading to "over 12-plus million people entered the country" and "stuff going on in the streets." It was a clear challenge to Whoopi's idea that the Democratic message was strong and clear.
"DEI Hire" and "Woke" Wars: Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Fire Back at Haters
The conversation wasn't just about policy though. "The View" ladies also addressed criticisms they face directly. Sunny Hostin brought up how some folks on the right call Karine Jean-Pierre a "DEI hire" even though she has amazing qualifications. Jean-Pierre responded saying she takes it as a "badge of honor" and defended DEI as important for inclusion and strength.
Whoopi then jumped in with a powerful statement. She basically said "The View" ladies are not backing down or going anywhere no matter what people call them. She declared "We are not our great-grandparents. We are not our grandparents. We are of 2025. We are not the women that were in the 1950s. This is 2025 and we’re not going anywhere." Boom! She made it clear "The View" is here to stay and they will keep speaking their minds.
Key Takeaways from the Stephen A. Smith vs. Whoopi Goldberg Debate on The View
- Stephen A. Smith's Main Point: Democrats lost the 2024 election because their message didn't resonate with working-class Americans and they focused on the wrong issues. He believes it wasn't about Trump "winning" but Democrats "losing".
- Whoopi Goldberg's Defense: Democrats are fighting for core American values like family support inclusivity and basic rights. She believes their message is about protecting these values for everyone.
- Border Crisis Debate: Smith challenged Biden's border policies arguing they created a migrant crisis and hurt the Democratic message.
- "DEI Hire" and "Woke" Backlash: Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg addressed criticisms of DEI and "woke" labels standing firm in their beliefs and roles on "The View".
- "The View" is Not Backing Down: Whoopi declared that she and her co-hosts "aren't going anywhere" despite criticism showing their commitment to the show and their viewpoints.
Sparks Fly But "The View" Remains: Debate and Strong Opinions are Here to Stay
No matter what side you are on one thing is clear: Stephen A. Smith's appearance on "The View" was definitely lively. He and Whoopi Goldberg went back and forth on some big issues and it made for some must-watch TV. "The View" continues to be a place where different opinions clash and strong voices are heard and it doesn't look like that's changing anytime soon. Whether you agree with them or not the ladies of "The View" and guests like Stephen A. Smith definitely keep the conversation going!