Whoopi Goldberg has been an ardent critic of Donald Trump since his 2016 election campaign began. Though she stayed in the country after he won that election, fans are wondering if Goldberg plans to leave the US if he’s elected a second time in 2024. Below, we’ll examine what she’s said about departing America in the wake of a Trump victory.
Will Whoopi Goldberg leave America if Trump is elected president?
In May 2024, Whoopi Goldberg stated on The View that she would not be leaving the US if Trump is elected, according to The Independent. In response to a meme Trump posted on Truth Social, she said this:
“Look, I’m not going anywhere. OK? And it’s not for the reason, you little snowflake, it’s not for the reason you think.”
However, Goldberg wasn’t always so resolute about remaining in America. Trump’s meme references a comment she made in January 2016 stating that it might be time for her to move if he is elected president (via ABC).
Obviously, that didn’t happen, leading some to call out Goldberg and other celebrities who made similar comments for perceived hypocrisy. Others saw these sentiments as elitist, as most Americans would have a tough time emigrating to another country.
The US has relatively lax immigration policies and is one of only two first-world countries with unrestricted birthright citizenship. In contrast, those who wish to leave the US will find most other nations are generally more strict about who can immigrate. Of course, celebrities like Goldberg have the funds and clout to circumvent those issues.
Fortunately for The View fans, Goldberg seems committed to staying in the US. Her decision to remain highlights the complexities celebrities face when making political statements. Despite the backlash and accusations of hypocrisy, Goldberg remains a prominent voice on the show, contributing to the ongoing political discourse and addressing various national issues.
