Whoopi Goldberg's mic was cut after blasting Pete Hegseth on 'The View'

Whoopi Goldberg's mic was cut after blasting Pete Hegseth on 'The View'

December 4 broadcast of The view took a fiery turn as co-host Whoopi Goldberg addressed strong criticism to Pete Hegseth, that of Donald Trump rumored choice for Secretary of Defense, prompting producers to cut off his mic mid-sentence.

Whoopi pointed remarks came after a lively discussion around Hegseth controversial stance on women in combat roles and a damning private email from her mother, Penelope Hegseth, which resurfaced this week.

Whoopi's microphone is cut following an inflamed comment

Whoopi began his withdrawal by criticizing Hegseth history of controversial comments and her opposition to women in combat. But things came to a head when she said, “I just really wanted to wait and see how he would have gotten to the four-star generals, who are women, because he's one of those generals.” [eff around and find out moments].” Producers quickly muted her, leaving viewers to decipher the last sentence from her lip movements.

The hosts were discussing That of Pénélope Hegseth Email from 2018, which harshly criticized her son for his alleged behavior. The email, obtained by The New York Timesdenounced him for lying, cheating and abusing others, stating: “I have no respect for any man who belittles, lies, cheats and sleeps around.” You are that man. While Penelope later retracted her comments during an appearance on Fox News, calling the email “hasty,” The View hosts didn't hold back their reactions.

The View presents Slam Hegseth's stance on women

Sunny hostin expressed his concern regarding Hegseth potential nomination, particularly her views on women in the military. “What bothers me most is the position he's running for,” she said, citing that 20 percent of the Defense Department's workforce is women, many of whom have earned combat badges since 2016.

Sarah Haines also weighed in, saying the email's vitriol was something she couldn't imagine coming from her own mother. “Even in her most enraged moments, my mother never questioned my integrity or my abilities,” she said.

Joy Béhar took the conversation further by adding, “If your own mother turns on you, there's something going on there.”

Goldberg's last words: a challenge for Hegseth

Before his microphone is cut off, Whoopi expressed his disbelief in Hegseth qualifications.

“You're going to tell people they're not qualified to fight for their nation? It makes no sense,” she said, emphasizing the importance of a diverse and competent military. “We need a military that understands why we need to be protected and gets the job done. »

This heated discussion marks another controversial moment for The viewproving that the hosts aren't afraid to tackle even the most explosive political topics — even if some voices, like Whoopimaybe it's too hot for daytime television.

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