URGENT UPDATE: Whoopi Goldberg fiercely criticized Senate Democrats for their recent vote that ended the government shutdown, claiming they “threw in the towel.” During an episode of “The View” aired on November 10, 2025, Goldberg expressed her outrage over the decision made by seven Democrats and one independent.
The pivotal vote took place on Sunday, effectively concluding a historic 40-day government shutdown. This decision has immediate implications as it allows federal workers to be rehired and reinstates SNAP benefits for millions, but it has left many questioning the future of Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Senator Angus King (I-Maine), who caucuses with the Democrats, voiced skepticism about the negotiations for healthcare subsidies. He stated, “I have no faith that they’re going to negotiate and come back to the table,” highlighting the uncertainty surrounding future discussions.
“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,” Goldberg said.
Alyssa Farah Griffin, the sole Republican on the panel, acknowledged the deal’s importance but underscored the urgency regarding those losing SNAP benefits. “In the interim while the government was shut down, 42 million people are losing SNAP benefits ahead of the holidays,” she remarked, emphasizing the pressing need for a resolution.
Goldberg’s frustration resonated with fellow co-host Sunny Hostin, who declared that the Democrats “caved” and called for a more robust opposition party. “The Democrats let down the American people,” Hostin asserted, urging for accountability and leadership changes within the party, specifically targeting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).
“The bottom line is, the Democrats went into this after a blue wave, out of the American people saying, ‘We do want the opposition.’ And now they just caved and surrendered,” Hostin added.
The fallout from this decision is expected to be significant as it impacts millions of Americans just as the holiday season approaches. With deep divisions still present in Congress, the urgency for substantive negotiations on healthcare and social benefits remains critical. As the situation develops, many are left wondering about the implications for future legislative efforts and the overall health of bipartisan cooperation.
As the nation watches closely, the call for accountability within the Democratic Party intensifies, and the implications of this vote will likely echo in political discussions for weeks to come. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving story.
