UPDATE: Whoopi Goldberg expressed her outrage on Monday after seven Democratic senators and one independent voted to end the government shutdown, a decision she claims demonstrates a lack of resolve. During an episode of “The View,” Goldberg criticized the vote that effectively concluded a historic 40-day shutdown on November 10, 2025.
The vote passed after Democrats agreed to reopen the government, despite previously holding out for key Affordable Care Act subsidies. “This is a catastrophic failure,” Goldberg declared, highlighting the impact on federal workers and SNAP benefits for millions of Americans.
A video featuring Senator Angus King (I-Maine) was shown, emphasizing the bleak outlook for negotiations on healthcare subsidies. “I have no faith that they’re going to negotiate and come back to the table,” King stated, echoing widespread frustration.
Goldberg voiced her disbelief, saying, “People will get rehired, supposedly, federal workers, and reinstate SNAP benefits, but a 50-50 chance of extending the subsidies? I don’t believe it.” The emotional weight of her words resonated, especially as the holiday season approaches and millions face food insecurity.
Panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin, the only Republican on the show, expressed a different sentiment. She praised the deal while arguing that the situation still leaves 42 million people at risk of losing SNAP benefits. “We’ve got to hold out for those 22 million whose premiums are going to go up, but deny SNAP benefits, that math doesn’t math for me,” Griffin remarked.
The debate intensified with co-host Sunny Hostin stating that Democrats “caved” under pressure. “I think the Democrats let down the American people,” she said, urging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to step down if he cannot unify his party.
Hostin emphasized the need for an opposition party that fights for the working class, stating, “The working people want the Democratic Party to fight for them. And now they just caved and surrendered.” She called for accountability within the party and expressed disappointment in their willingness to negotiate with Republicans.
As the nation grapples with the fallout from this decision, the implications are clear. The reopening of the government may offer temporary relief, but the questions surrounding healthcare subsidies and support for vulnerable populations remain unanswered.
What’s Next: As discussions continue, all eyes will be on the Senate to see if further negotiations can address the concerns raised by both sides. With the political landscape shifting, the urgency for effective policymaking has never been more pronounced.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
