Whoopi Goldberg Slams Jesse Watters' Claims About Taylor Swift Being a Government Asset

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Politics
12/01/2024 21h32

In a recent episode of "The View," co-host Whoopi Goldberg expressed her disapproval of Fox News star Jesse Watters' suggestion that singer Taylor Swift could be a government asset combatting online misinformation. Goldberg dismissed Watters' claims and instead highlighted the pressing issues that affect millions of Americans.

Goldberg, before airing a clip from Watters' show, emphasized the importance of topics such as reproductive rights, racism, healthcare costs, income disparity, and gun violence. She questioned why Fox News chose to focus on Swift's alleged role as a government asset during their primetime broadcast. While her co-hosts found Watters' clip amusing, Goldberg criticized the network's priorities.

Referring to those who obsess over trivial matters as "snowflakes," Goldberg argued that Swift's efforts to encourage people to vote, including individuals whom Watters may prefer not to have participating, should be commended. Her audience applauded Goldberg's remarks.

Continuing her argument, Goldberg expressed her disbelief at the notion that encouraging people to vote could be seen as a negative thing. She questioned the validity of disparaging such actions and dismissed Watters' claims as "bologna" or nonsense.

Fellow co-host Sunny Hostin joined the conversation, highlighting Swift's evolution from a "country pop princess" to an advocate for the LGBTQ community and supporter of gun reform through her participation in the March for Our Lives movement. Hostin stated that people like Watters had mistakenly believed Swift would align with their ideologies.

Joy Behar, another co-host, chimed in, suggesting that the real "princess" for that group was Marjorie Taylor Greene, a controversial Republican representative.

Expressing her frustration, Goldberg declared her exhaustion with "dumb people" and their misguided focuses. She yearned for a change and expressed her annoyance at having to deal with such perspectives.

Goldberg's remarks on "The View" shed light on the ongoing debates surrounding Taylor Swift's political influence and the controversial views perpetuated by certain media outlets. The discussion highlighted the importance of addressing substantial issues that impact society rather than indulging in baseless and trivial claims.

The views expressed in this article do not reflect the opinion of ICARO, or any of its affiliates.

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