URGENT UPDATE: Whoopi Goldberg has raised alarm over President Donald Trump’s announcement of a $1,776 bonus for nearly 1.5 million military service members, suggesting it may be a tactic to ensure their compliance with questionable orders. This statement came during Thursday’s episode of The View, following Trump’s address where he labeled the one-time payment a “warrior dividend.”
In his address on Wednesday night, Trump declared that the bonuses would honor the nation’s military as the country celebrates its founding, roughly 250 years ago. “The checks are already on the way,” Trump stated, attributing the funding to tariffs and a recently passed GOP spending and tax bill. “Nobody deserves it more than our military. And I say congratulations to everybody,” he added.
Goldberg reacted skeptically, saying, “What he’s doing is thinking, ‘If I make sure the soldiers have what they need, they’ll back me and what I want, see?’” This statement highlights her concerns about the implications of the bonuses amid ongoing political tensions.
Former Trump aide Alyssa Farah Griffin defended the policy, stating, “This is the one thing I give him credit on,” but Goldberg countered, insisting, “People need help, but all Americans need help right now, and just a handout isn’t the answer. Smart policies are.” This exchange underscores a growing divide over the effectiveness and motivations behind such financial incentives.
“I want to see them get it first,” Goldberg emphasized, questioning the broader implications of the bonus as a means to garner military support.
Goldberg’s comments have sparked significant discussion on social media, with many weighing in on the morality and intent behind the bonuses. As the debate escalates, Fox News reached out to the White House for comment but received no immediate response.
Marine Dakota Meyer, responding to Goldberg’s remarks on “The Story” with Martha MacCallum, dismissed her concerns, stating, “The great thing is that my daughters and this next generation will grow up and not even know who Whoopi Goldberg is.” This sentiment reflects the polarized views surrounding Trump’s policies and their impact on military personnel.
As this story develops, it highlights the ongoing conversation about military support and the political strategies surrounding it. What remains to be seen is how service members will respond to this financial incentive and whether it will indeed foster the loyalty Trump hopes to secure.
Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding situation as reactions continue to pour in from various corners of the political landscape.
