Whoopi Goldberg: Trump Giving Military Checks So They Do What He Wants

Discussion on ABC’s “The View” on Thursday centered on President Donald Trump’s proposal to issue bonus payments to active-duty military personnel, with co-hosts offering sharply different reactions to the plan.

During the broadcast, Whoopi Goldberg voiced skepticism about the intent behind the proposal, suggesting it was designed to secure loyalty. She later said, “And what he’s doing now is he’s thinking, if I make sure the soldiers have what they need they’ll back me and what I want.”

The comments followed remarks Trump made Wednesday night announcing the initiative. He said, “Tonight, I am also proud to announce that more than 1,450,000 — think of this —1,450,000 military service members will receive a special, we call ‘warrior dividend,’ before Christmas, a warrior dividend in honor of our nation’s founding in 1776. We are sending every soldier $1,776. Think of that, and the checks are already on the way. Nobody understood that one until about 30 minutes ago.”

Goldberg questioned whether the payments would actually materialize, telling viewers, “Let’s see if they get the check. I want to see if they get it first.”

Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin acknowledged the benefit to service members, saying, “The one thing I’ll give him credit is bonus to troops and giving them $1700.”

Griffin went on to argue that while the money could provide short-term relief, it did not address broader economic concerns. “Listen, coming off the government shutdown and the delay that they all had — they got back pay — but people need help. But all Americans need help right now and just a handout isn’t the answer. Smart policies are the answer,” she said.

{Matzav.com}