Whoopi Goldberg is facing heavy criticism after urging Americans to “suck it up” and pay more taxes to support schools and libraries. The View co-host’s comments have gone viral, triggering a storm of debate across social media. On The View, Goldberg argued that communities should take responsibility for funding essential public services, even if it means digging deeper into their wallets.
“It’s very important to remind people that now is the time for each and every one of us to suck it up and make sure that we know what we need to take care of,” she said. “If you are in an area where the school district is losing, then you gotta pay a little more taxes and you gotta help the schools out. If you’re finding that your libraries are falling apart, then you have to give more.” Her remarks were meant to highlight the need for stronger funding in struggling districts, but many online didn’t see it that way.
Whoopi Goldberg’s Tax Comments Spark Fierce Backlash Online
The reaction on X (formerly Twitter) was swift and divided. Some users accused Goldberg of hypocrisy, arguing that millionaires like her can afford tax hikes while everyday people can’t. One critic snapped, “Who does she think she is? Sickening.” Another echoed the sentiment, writing, “Easy to say when you’re a millionaire… but here’s the real question: if higher taxes actually fixed things, why are the places with the highest taxes still falling apart?”
Others brought up concerns over how tax money is spent. “For over 50 years, I have voted against every tax increase to fix the roofs on schools,” one person argued. “Every tax increase passed anyway. But the new tax increase propositions still say they need the money because some of the roofs are 60 years old. Where did the money go from all those?”
Goldberg’s critics also questioned whether she personally shoulders the same tax burden she’s calling for. “You should pay more taxes. Mind you, she will simply hide her wealth in her many tax exempt NGO’s she owns. She’s the epitome of hypocrisy,” one user blasted. Another piled on, “Says the entitled elitist with a team of accountants devoted to minimizing her tax rate as much as possible.” Someone else chimed in, “Liberals love spending other people’s money.”
Others took a more personal swipe at her celebrity status. “Oh, I’ll just use my movie star money for that, no problem. Wait, no – I don’t have any of that and had a mayonnaise sandwich for dinner,” one commenter joked.
Not everyone disagreed with Goldberg, however. Some users defended the idea that wealthier Americans should contribute more to sustain critical infrastructure like schools and libraries. But the overall tone leaned towards critical, with many accusing Goldberg of being “out of touch” with the financial struggles of average families. As one user summed it up bluntly, “I love it when rich people tell the middle class to suck it up and pay more. How much more can you be out of touch?”
