On Monday’s episode of ABC’s The View, host Whoopi Goldberg made a bold statement, claiming that the show does not allow lies to be spread on their platform. However, this claim is highly questionable, given the show’s history of spreading misinformation.
The segment began with co-host Sunny quoting Dan Rather, a former CBS employee who was fired in 2006 for presenting false information. She reminded viewers that when one side continues to lie intentionally, they no longer deserve the benefit of the doubt.
Goldberg joined in, stating that the primary role of journalists is to ensure that the facts are presented accurately to the audience. She acknowledged that there are some doubts about the credibility of news networks, but she claimed to not share those doubts herself.
In a blatant attempt to project an image of unbiased reporting, Goldberg declared that The View has always been fair to both sides. However, this statement holds little weight when considering the show’s persistent efforts to defend Democrats and attack Republicans.
The host went on to claim that The View presents both sides of the story, but that they cannot allow lies to be spread on their show. Yet, despite their supposed commitment to truth-telling, The View has a long history of spreading falsities and misleading information.
Goldberg’s argument for the show’s impartiality rests on the fact that Democratic guests like Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro are regulars on the show. However, this only further cements the show’s bias, as it continues to exclude conservative voices and perpetuate a one-sided narrative.
Moreover, the claim that The View takes a proactive stance against lies is laughable. The show’s track record speaks for itself, with a staggering number of legal disclaimers issued in just the past year. This blatant disregard for facts and responsible reporting calls into question any claim to unbiased reporting.
Goldberg concluded the segment by urging viewers to fact-check the information they are presented with. While this is good advice in theory, it is ironic coming from a show that has repeatedly been caught spreading misinformation.
Their consistent defense of Democrats and active efforts to discredit Republicans show a clear bias in their reporting. It’s time for the show to own up to their bias and acknowledge that they are not a reliable source for factual information. The public deserves honest and objective reporting, not propaganda and one-sided narratives.