Whoopi Goldberg calls Trump's veteran bonus a bribe, sparking on-air debate
On The View, Goldberg questioned the motives behind the warrior dividend as Trump highlights a $1,776 Christmas payout for nearly 1.5 million service members.
On Thursday, Whoopi Goldberg on The View suggested that President Donald Trump’s plan to issue a Christmas bonus to veterans could be a bribe to secure their loyalty to carry out his orders, according to a New York Post report. She questioned the motive, suggesting some soldiers might feel pressured to back the president’s agenda. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin pushed back, saying the policy is something she could credit Trump for, while arguing that broader, smarter policies are needed.
Trump, in a Wednesday night address, said nearly 1.5 million military service members would receive a Christmas bonus described as a warrior dividend, a one-time payment of 1,776 dollars per service member. He credited tariffs and the recently passed GOP spending and tax package for funding, saying the checks are on the way and praising the military as deserving of the gesture. White House officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.
Alyssa Farah Griffin described the policy as one she could credit the administration for, while Goldberg argued that cash handouts should be part of broader policy solutions. The on-air exchange underscored a split on The View over how to evaluate the administration’s latest gesture toward the military. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment; no immediate response was provided.
