During a segment on ‘The View,’ co-host Sunny Hostin passed a note to Whoopi Goldberg to clarify her joke about President Donald Trump using an autopen for a pardon. The discussion took place amidst ongoing debates about Trump’s administration, particularly following his controversial comments on the pardoning of Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, the founder of Binance, during an interview with ’60 Minutes.’ Hostin highlighted the inconsistencies in Trump’s statements regarding the pardon and raised questions about the use of the autopen, a device used to sign documents without the signer’s physical presence.
Goldberg, who had previously made a joke about the autopen, was asked to clarify her statement, but she expressed frustration with the need for further explanation. She believed the audience understood her intent as a joke, and she tore up the note, indicating her dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of nuance in the discussion. Her comments were met with applause from the audience, who shared her concerns about the administration’s approach to immigration policies.
Goldberg also criticized the treatment of immigrants, particularly highlighting the experiences of children being processed in court without their families. She accused the administration of exploiting the legal system for political gain and emphasized the need for accountability. The episode underscored the tensions between the media, political figures, and the public’s perception of Trump’s actions, with Goldberg using the platform to voice her strong opposition to the policies and practices associated with the administration.