No one could have seen this coming. The Democrat Party civil war has officially begun.
And Whoopi Goldberg has just shredded Barack Obama to pieces in a rant on The View.
The View’s Whoopi Goldberg Goes Nuclear on Barack Obama
On Tuesday, Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of The View, expressed frustration with former President Barack Obama’s recent remarks urging Democrats to “toughen up” in their opposition to President Donald Trump. Obama, speaking at a private donor event on Friday, criticized his party for excessive introspection and complaining instead of effectively countering Trump’s agenda, as reported by The New York Times. Goldberg countered that Obama, along with billionaire Mark Cuban, who has also critiqued the Democrats’ approach, is misdirecting blame and failing to acknowledge flaws in their own communication strategy.
“So, let me remind everybody who was out on the frontlines marching when we had the giant marches that went on,” Goldberg said. “It was the people. The people went out. They were not navel-gazing, it was older people who were saying ‘why are you touching my Social Security?’ It was not people whining, it was about people saying ‘why are you taking these rights from my child when my child was born here?’ This has not been about Democrats lying back, this has been about y’all. This has been about y’all, because their messaging was always the same. Democrats have been angry about what this man tried to do the last time, and they’re angry this time. So, with much due resect to [Obama and Cuban], I believe you are pointing the finger at the wrong person when you say Democrats.”
Goldberg emphasized that Democratic messaging has struck a chord with the public, citing the No Kings protests that spread across the U.S. on June 14. Meanwhile, co-host Ana Navarro inaccurately suggested that Trump’s deportation policies target American citizen children, when in fact they focus on undocumented immigrants, some of whom are parents of citizens. “And yeah, okay, so some of us say that Donald Trump sucks. He does suck! And it feels good to say it,” Navarro said.
At the donor event, Obama expressed surprise at the Democrats’ apparent timidity. “It’s going to require a little bit less navel-gazing and a little less whining and being in fetal positions. And it’s going to require Democrats to just toughen up,” he said. “What I have been surprised by is the degree to which I’ve seen people who, when I was president, or progressives, liberals, stood for all kinds of stuff, who seem like they’re kind of cowed and intimidated and shrinking away from just asserting what they believe, or at least what they said they believe.”
Sara Haines, another co-host, pointed out the Democrats’ failure to propose a clear immigration policy, criticizing their reliance on protests against ICE arrests of undocumented criminals. On Thursday, over 500 protesters in Camarillo, California, turned violent during an ICE raid on a marijuana farm, where one individual reportedly fired at federal agents. “It would be a ripe time for some elected Democrat to come forward with a secondary plan that isn’t just march against ICE agents and sanctuary cities,” Haines said. “People want common sense solutions and no Democrat is coming out and saying ‘this is a decades-long problem, it crosses all administrations, but here’s what I’m proposing.’ I’ve heard none of that. And that is what I would encourage people in the Democratic Party to do because midterms come up in another year-and-a-half.”
Violent protests in Los Angeles, where rioters threw Molotov cocktails and rocks at law enforcement and set vehicles ablaze, followed ICE operations targeting serious offenders. According to a June 26 DHS press release, these raids apprehended individuals involved in crimes like m*rder, fentanyl trafficking, and s*xual assault.
Democrats’ Existential Crisis Continues To Unfold
The Democratic Party is grappling with an unprecedented crisis as public support plummets to historic lows, compounded by internal divisions that threaten its future. Polls from July 2025 indicate that only 38% of Americans view the party favorably, a sharp decline from previous years, driven by dissatisfaction with its handling of key issues like immigration, inflation, and crime. This erosion of trust has sparked what many analysts describe as an internal civil war, with factions clashing over the party’s direction ahead of the 2026 midterms.
At the heart of the crisis is a struggle between progressive and moderate wings. Progressives, emboldened by figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, push for bold policies like universal healthcare and aggressive climate action. Moderates, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s allies, argue for pragmatic approaches to appeal to swing voters. This divide was evident at a recent Democratic National Committee meeting, where heated debates over policy priorities left no clear consensus, further alienating grassroots supporters.
Public frustration stems partly from the party’s response to Trump’s policies. While Democrats have mobilized protests, such as the No Kings demonstrations, critics argue these efforts lack a cohesive strategy. The violent clashes during ICE raids in California highlight a growing perception that the party is more focused on opposition than solutions. A July 2025 Gallup poll found that 62% of voters want Democrats to propose concrete policy alternatives rather than merely criticizing Republican initiatives.
Economic concerns further erode Democratic support. With inflation hovering at 6.8% in mid-2025, voters blame the party’s previous spending packages, despite their role in post-pandemic recovery. The failure to communicate economic achievements, like job growth under Biden’s infrastructure plan, has left Democrats vulnerable to Republican narratives framing them as out of touch.
Immigration remains a flashpoint. The party’s inability to articulate a clear stance—beyond opposing Trump’s deportations—has fueled public discontent. A Pew Research Center survey from June 2025 showed 55% of Americans disapprove of Democratic immigration policies, with many citing a lack of actionable reforms. This gap has allowed Republicans to dominate the narrative, portraying Democrats as weak on border security.
Internally, leadership struggles exacerbate the crisis. President Biden’s approval rating, dipping to 41% in recent polls, has weakened his influence, while Vice President Kamala Harris faces criticism for her handling of border issues. Emerging leaders like Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Bernie Sanders vie for prominence, but their competing visions—Newsom’s centrism versus Sanders’ socialism—deepen the party’s fractures.
Grassroots activists, frustrated by the establishment’s hesitancy, are turning to independent movements. The No Kings protests, while initially a Democratic rallying cry, have evolved into an anti-establishment push, with some organizers rejecting party affiliation. This shift signals a growing disconnect between the party and its base, particularly among younger voters.
The road to the midterms looks daunting. Analysts predict Democrats could lose control of both the House and Senate if current trends persist, remaining in the position of the minority party for years. To recover, the party must unify around a clear platform that addresses voter priorities—economy, security, and opportunity—while rebuilding trust through transparent communication. Without swift action, the Democratic Party risks further decline, potentially ceding ground to a resurgent Republican coalition.
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