Whoopi Goldberg, who has co-hosted The View since 2007, has once again taken aim at Donald Trump, doing so on the talk show’s latest episode. The EGOT winner recently criticized Republicans for adding another newly invented award to his resume earlier this week, even labeling him the “iciest president” in the country’s history.
Whoopi Goldberg criticizes Donald Trump after winning award
In the episode of March 26 SceneGoldberg questioned the need for Trump to present the award to himself, noting that as president it is his duty to lead the country.
Notably, the businessman-turned-politician became the inaugural winner of the ‘America First Award’ on Wednesday, with House Speaker Mike Johnson presenting the freshly presented title to Trump along with a trophy at the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Whoopi Goldberg commented before criticizing Donald Trump, “I don’t want to be a conspiracy theorist, but I find it interesting that this award was created at the same time as the news that Bill Maher was getting this year’s Mark Twain Award.” “I’ve never seen anyone who’s so needy. This is the iciest president I’ve ever seen. I mean, you need an award? You’re the head of the country – why do you need an award? What’s the point?”
Other panelists on The View also seemed to agree with Goldberg’s sentiments. While Sara Haines and guest host Abby Huntsman shared similar viewpoints on the matter, Joy Behar suggested another award should Trump win next. The veteran comedian quipped, “I have an award for Trump: the Pinocchio Award.”
From December 2025, Donald Trump has become the inaugural recipient of two awards, in addition to the ‘America First Award’. Last year, FIFA President Gianni Infantino honored the two-time president with the newly launched FIFA Peace Prize. In February 2026, Trump receivedThe undisputed champion of beautiful clean coal‘ Trophy in a unique event at the White House.
Originally reported by Apoorva Rastogi Mandatory