Lively Debate Erupts on 'The View' over Iran Conflict and U.S. Racism
Discord arises among 'The View' hosts concerning the Middle East, with Whoopi Goldberg likening American policies to those of Iran.
The co-hosts of 'The View' engaged in an animated dispute on June 16, 2025, discussing the Middle East, with Alyssa Farah Griffin and Whoopi Goldberg offering starkly contrasting views on life in the United States compared to Iran.
"Let's not forget, in Iran, they're known to throw gay individuals off buildings. They don't respect human rights," Griffin stated, disagreeing with Goldberg's stance on life in the U.S. resembling life in Iran. Sara Haines backed her up, expressing their unwillingness to defend a terrorist nation like Iran.
Sunny Hostin weighed in, criticizing Israel for preemptive strikes on Iran, which she deemed unlawful under international law. Goldberg countered, invoking historical racism against Black Americans.
"We can't do that, because we've been known in this country to lynch gay people. Listen, I'm sorry, but Black folks used to be hanged, too," Goldberg firmly asserted, drawing pushback from Griffin.
Goldberg continued to compare the two countries, stating that it doesn't matter where the violence stems from, it remains unacceptable. Griffin insists that in 2025, life in the United States is far from comparable to life in Iran, especially for women and minorities.
"Not if you're Black," Goldberg reiterated, with Hostin adding, "It's not fair for everyone."
*GOLDBERG CAMPAIGNS FOR ANTI-TRUMP 'RESISTANCE' ON "THE VIEW"*
Griffin expressed the dissimilarity between the U.S. and Iran, stating that she couldn't step into Iran in her current attire due to strict cultural norms. Goldberg, on the other hand, maintained that murdering someone for their differences is morally abhorrent, whether in Iran or the U.S.
The debate escalated, with Griffin explaining the stark contrasts in gender and personal freedom between the two countries. Goldberg, however, emphasized the common thread of violence and marginalization across both nations.
Despite Goldberg's impassioned statements, Griffin remained steadfast in her view, contending that comparing Iran and the U.S. as essentially the same disregards the severe human rights issues in Iran[1][2][4].
This heated disagreement resonated within a broader discussion about the Israel-Iran conflict, exemplifying differing political and ethical viewpoints among the panelists[1][2][4][5].
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- The co-hosts of 'The View' discussions extended beyond Iran and U.S. racism to encompass social-media debates about politics, pop-culture, and crime-and-justice.2.lä Griffin, despite Goldberg's assertions, insisted that policy-and-legislation and general-news coverage reveal a significant gap in human rights issues between movies-and-tv industries in Iran and the U.S.
- As the program delved further into the Middle East conflict, the topic moved towards entertainment influencing public opinion and celebrities using their platforms to advocate for social change.
- Goldberg's campaign for anti-Trump 'Resistance' on "The View" further emphasized her focus on political issues, both domestically and abroad.
- The escalating discourse between Griffin and Goldberg might lend itself to future policy-and-legislation changes, as both voices bring awareness to various social issues and ethics within their respective nations.
