In a jaw-dropping moment on national television, Whoopi Goldberg stunned viewers by calling Marjorie Taylor Greene the 'voice of reason' during a fiery discussion about the ongoing government shutdown. But here's where it gets controversial — this praise came from one of the most outspoken critics of the Georgia congresswoman, making the situation even more unexpected.
On a recent episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg and her co-hosts were visibly taken aback when a clip aired showing Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene speaking candidly about the current government shutdown, which had already stretched into its ninth day. The clip, originally from a CNN interview, featured Greene urging both parties to put aside their political differences and work together for the good of the American people.
"Let’s take off our Democrat jerseys, let’s take off our Republican jerseys," Greene said in the clip. "We should do something responsible for the American people and fix this."
Goldberg paused, clearly surprised, before addressing the audience directly: "That was Marjorie Taylor Greene... and she seems to be the only one actually listening to her constituents."
She went on to explain how Greene's district isn't exactly flush with wealth — far from it. "Her people are saying, ‘This is affecting us. Either you get us some help, or we’re gonna put you out.’ This is your job," Goldberg emphasized, clearly struck by the contrast between Greene’s message and that of many other lawmakers.
And then came the line that left everyone talking: "She is the voice of reason here. What the hell is going on?"
Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin echoed Goldberg’s bewilderment, adding her own twist to the moment with a bit of dark humor: "You know what they say about a blind squirrel… A blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then."
Griffin, who has been critical of the shutdown herself, didn’t hold back in her commentary. She pointed out that while she strongly disagrees with Greene on many issues, this particular moment highlighted a concerning trend: the dysfunction at the heart of Washington politics. "It’s a dark day when Marjorie Taylor Greene is the voice of reason," she remarked, underscoring just how unusual the situation had become.
Griffin also noted that the shutdown reflects a deeper issue — the growing imbalance of power in the federal government. "This is a symptom of the presidency accumulating too much control," she said, suggesting that the real problem may lie beyond just partisan bickering.
So what does this all mean? Is it possible for someone like Greene, often labeled as extreme or divisive, to genuinely represent a rational perspective in today’s hyper-partisan climate? Or is this just a rare moment of alignment that caught everyone off guard?
What do you think? Should we be celebrating any politician who speaks up for their struggling constituents — regardless of party or past statements? Let us know in the comments below.
