FCC Probes ‘The View’ After Whoopi Goldberg Urges Votes Against Trump

Whoopi Goldberg, co‑host of ABC’s daytime talk show “The View,” urged the program’s audience to support candidates who oppose President Trump, saying the country must “right the ship.” The remarks, made while discussing upcoming elections, prompted renewed scrutiny of the show’s political coverage.

The Federal Communications Commission opened an investigation into whether “The View” complies with the long‑standing Equal Time rule, which requires broadcasters to provide equal opportunities to opposing political candidates. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who has previously ordered reviews of ABC‑owned station licenses, is overseeing the probe. The program has historically qualified as a “bona fide” news program, granting it exemptions from certain political‑coverage rules. The outcome of the investigation could affect the show’s exemption status and its future political content.

The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between broadcast regulation and editorial freedom, as well as the broader debate over partisan commentary on network television.