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- The View’s Whoopi Goldberg has a fiery seven-word demand about elections for viewers (themirror.com)
During Thursday’s episode of ABC’s The View, Whoopi Goldberg delivered a passionate message to viewers regarding the newly announced “anti-weaponization fund” linked to former President Donald Trump. Alongside co-hosts Sarah Haines, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and Alyssa Farah Griffin, Whoopi discussed the controversy surrounding the $1.8 billion fund during their Hot Topics segment on May 21.
As the conversation wrapped up, the 70-year-old actress urged the audience in no uncertain terms: “Get your a–es out there and vote.” She emphasized the importance of participating in the upcoming November elections, reminding viewers that voting is their chance to have a say on critical issues like the fund. “Too many people died in this country to be backing up and saying, ‘Oh no, we’re not going to vote,’” she said firmly.
The fund itself was announced on May 18 by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as part of a settlement related to Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department over leaked tax returns. Designed to compensate individuals who claim to have been unfairly targeted under President Biden’s administration, the fund has met with sharp criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Opponents have labeled it a “slush fund” lacking clear purpose, while two law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 have filed a lawsuit challenging its legality.
Harry Dunn, a former Capitol Police officer, and Daniel Hodges, a current officer with the DC Metropolitan Police, argue that the fund violates constitutional and federal law because no statute authorizes its creation. Their suit seeks to halt the fund’s operation, citing concerns that it encourages extremist groups and exacerbates threats against law enforcement and others.
The debate over the anti-weaponization fund continues to stir strong opinions, with Whoopi Goldberg’s call to vote serving as a reminder of the power citizens hold in shaping the nation’s future.