The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg defended President Donald Trump in a rare moment during the latest episode of the talk show. Goldberg, who has frequently criticized the president, supported his decision to attend the Knicks game on Monday evening despite concerns about increased security measures.
What Whoopi Goldberg said about Donald Trump and the Knicks
In a rare turn of events, The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg defended President Donald Trump’s decision to attend the Knicks game on Monday evening. Some critics had raised concerns about the security implications of his attendance.
“They [the Knicks] are two games ahead in the NBA Finals, but tonight’s triumphant return to the home court at Madison Square Garden has a lot of fans kind of worried, especially after you-know-who accepted an invite from Knicks owner James Dolan,” Goldberg said. She said this before the footage was played of Trump telling reporters he had accepted an invitation from Dolan. The footage also included television personalities such as Stephen A. Smith and Donny Deutsch reacting to the news and suggesting that Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani skip the game.
While some audience members applauded those concerns, Goldberg defended the president’s attendance.
“I’m sorry. Trump and Mayor Mamdani are Knicks fans, and have been,” the host said. “They’re New Yorkers. And there’s nothing either one of them can do to change what’s happening in this city, for this team.”
“Can they jinx us?” co-host Sunny Hostin asked.
“You know what,” Goldberg responded, “I don’t think anything can jinx anything. I think these guys are on a mission! They’re like the Blues Brothers: They’re on a mission from God! And they have been winning and doing everything, and you know, you could be buck naked up in the box, and ain’t nobody paying attention!”
Goldberg added, “Anybody who’s a Knicks fan should be there. You earned the right as a Knicks fan. I don’t care who you are. I don’t have to like you, I don’t have to dig you.”
The game is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden. Due to Trump’s attendance, security measures at the venue are expected to be increased. The NYPD has encouraged attendees to arrive at least two hours before the game.
Originally reported by Sourav Chakraborty on ComingSoon.
