Whoopi Goldberg Weighs in on Heated Congressional Debate Over Transgender Issues. Whoopi Goldberg and The View panel dissect the fiery exchange between Reps. Nancy Mace and Jasmine Crockett, addressing rhetoric, civil rights, and the focus on transgender athletes in politics.
Whoopi Goldberg Addresses Nancy Mace and Jasmine Crockett’s Heated Exchange
On The View, Whoopi Goldberg and the panel analyzed the tense moment in Congress when Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) lashed out at Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) over her use of the term “child” during a debate. Mace’s response, including a challenge to “take it outside,” left the women of The View stunned.
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Goldberg clarified the colloquial nature of Crockett’s language, saying, “It wasn’t personal; it’s just how people talk sometimes.”
The Root of the Debate: Transgender Athletes and Civil Rights
The clash began during a discussion about transgender athletes and marginalized communities. Crockett criticized Mace for using fear-driven rhetoric, suggesting, “Somebody’s campaign coffers really are struggling right now… so she can’t keep saying trans, trans, trans.”
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Goldberg questioned the focus on transgender issues, given their small representation in the population:
“Less than 1 percent of folks are trans. Why are we lighting this fire instead of addressing real issues like the price of groceries?”
A Larger Conversation About Civility and Representation
Sunny Hostin highlighted the racial undertones of the exchange, pointing to the trope of the “angry Black woman.” She called out the disparity in labeling, saying, “Where’s the angry white woman trope when someone challenges a Black woman to ‘take it outside’?”
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The panel agreed that such moments reflect a broader issue of divisive rhetoric overshadowing meaningful discussions about civil rights and equality.
A Call for Focus and Civility
Whoopi Goldberg wrapped up the segment by urging lawmakers to prioritize pressing issues over inflammatory debates:
“Let’s focus on what really matters—civil rights, economic issues, and unity. Nancy, you can be a hero by leading with civility and reason.”
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