Inside the Firestorm: Whoopi Goldberg and Jeanine Pirro’s Explosive Clash on The View

​In July 2018, a fiery exchange unfolded on ABC’s “The View” between co-host Whoopi Goldberg and Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro, capturing national attention and igniting widespread debate. The confrontation, both on-air and backstage, highlighted the deep political divisions permeating American discourse.​

On-Air Confrontation

Jeanine Pirro appeared on “The View” to promote her book, Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy. During the segment, tensions escalated when Pirro accused Goldberg of suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a term often used by Trump supporters to dismiss critics of the former president. Goldberg vehemently denied the accusation, stating, “I don’t have ‘Trump Derangement’—let me tell you what I have: I’m tired of people starting a conversation with ‘Mexicans are liars and rapists.’” The exchange grew increasingly heated, with both women raising their voices. Goldberg eventually ended the interview abruptly, saying, “Say goodbye. I’m done,” and the show cut to a commercial break .​

Backstage Altercation

The conflict reportedly continued backstage. Pirro claimed that Goldberg confronted her off-camera, yelling profanities and telling her to “get the F out of this building.” Pirro described the encounter as demeaning, stating she felt like “a dog who was just kicked off” . Goldberg acknowledged the backstage argument, admitting she used “a few choice words” but emphasized that she does not usually lose her temper and was not proud of the incident .​

Aftermath and Public Reaction

The incident sparked significant media coverage and public discussion. Clips of the on-air confrontation went viral, and both women addressed the altercation on their respective platforms. Pirro continued to criticize Goldberg, while Goldberg expressed regret over losing her composure but stood by her decision to confront Pirro’s remarks. The episode underscored the challenges of navigating political discourse in a polarized media environment

For those interested in viewing the confrontation, the segment is available on YouTube: