Whoopi Goldberg Claims Trump’s Troop Bonuses Are a Bribe

BREAKING: Whoopi Goldberg has raised eyebrows with her recent comments suggesting that President Donald Trump is using a new Christmas bonus for military veterans as a potential bribe to secure their loyalty. During an episode of The View on December 7, 2023, Goldberg expressed skepticism about the motives behind Trump’s announcement of a $1,776 one-time cash payment for nearly 1.5 million service members.

In his address on Wednesday night, Trump declared the bonus, dubbed a “warrior dividend,” in honor of the nation’s founding. “The checks are already on the way,” Trump stated, attributing the funding to tariffs and a recently passed GOP tax bill. He emphasized, “Nobody deserves it more than our military. And I say congratulations to everybody.”

Goldberg’s comments come amid a heated discussion over the timing and intent of this financial aid. “What he’s doing is thinking, ‘If I make sure the soldiers have what they need, they’ll back me and what I want, see?’” she said, hinting at a deeper, possibly unconstitutional agenda behind Trump’s actions.

Despite the controversy, former Trump aide Alyssa Farah Griffin defended the bonuses, stating, “This is the one thing I give him credit on,” while adding, “I want to see them get it first.” Griffin argued that the military’s needs should be prioritized, but also stressed that broader support for all Americans is necessary.

The discussion escalated when Fox News host Martha MacCallum asked Marine Dakota Meyer for his take on Goldberg’s remarks. He dismissed her as “irrelevant,” stating, “The great thing is that my daughters and this next generation will grow up and not even know who Whoopi Goldberg is.”

The situation is developing, and many are questioning the implications of such bonuses on military morale and loyalty. As the holiday season approaches, the urgency of providing adequate support to veterans is more pressing than ever.

Stay tuned for updates on this story as it unfolds.