The co-hosts of the popular talk show "The View" recently expressed their disapproval of President Donald Trump's endorsement of a proposed $5,000 bonus for mothers, during a recent episode of the show.
They argued that the suggestion was not only demeaning but also racially biased.
Whoopi Goldberg, one of the co-hosts, initiated the discussion with a sarcastic tone, expressing her deep offense at the proposal. She argued that the Trump administration lacked a fundamental understanding of women's needs and responsibilities. "I will say this, I paid in my money. I want my money back from Social Security. Im sorry," Goldberg stated. "It is not anybody elses responsibility but mine to make sure I keep my payments up."
Goldberg further criticized the administration for its cuts to various programs, which she believes are essential for women and families. She argued that a $5,000 bonus might seem substantial, but it falls short when considering the costs of rent, after-school programs, and other necessities.
The discussion was prompted by President Trump's response to a question about the possibility of a bonus for mothers who have babies. He had responded, "Sounds like a good idea to me."
Alyssa Farah Griffin, another co-host, questioned whether a small bonus was better than none at all. She also suggested a potential bias in the panel's response, stating, "I feel like if [Joe] Biden proposed this, we would all be saying it's groundbreaking."
Goldberg, however, remained critical of the proposal. "I dont like the idea that somebody is saying, Im going to pay you to have more kids," she said. She also pointed out that this was not the first time such a proposal had been made, and criticized the administration for cutting funding for schools and food banks.
The conversation took a racial turn when co-host Sunny Hostin suggested that the Trump administration's proposal was primarily concerned with declining birth rates among White mothers. "I want to reframe the issue a little bit because when I look at something like this, these proposals, I want to know why, and I want to know who is making them," she said.
According to Fox News, Hostin pointed out that while the U.S. birth rate was declining, there had been a 1% increase in births among Hispanic and Asian mothers in 2024. She argued that the administration seemed more concerned about a decrease in births among other populations, implying a racial bias.
Joy Behar, another co-host, encouraged Hostin to be more explicit about her implications, eventually stating herself, "White children!"
Griffin challenged Hostin on whether the administration had explicitly expressed concern about White families. Hostin responded by stating she was merely presenting "facts."
Hostin also mentioned the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, which she said was focused on family issues and was preparing to release a report on how to counter declining birth rates. "The first chapter promises to restore the family as the centerpiece of American life," she said, suggesting that the administration's proposal might be influenced by this conservative think tank.
The co-hosts' discussion highlights the ongoing debate about the role of government in supporting families and the potential racial implications of such policies. As the conversation continues, it is clear that the issue is far from resolved and will likely remain a contentious topic in the political sphere.
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