The cohosts of The View have spent the days following the 2026 midterm elections discussing the Democratic Party’s sweeping success. But on the November 9 episode, the conversation turned to Donald Trump’s own reaction to the results—and Whoopi Goldberg had a particularly pointed message about what she believes the so-called “blue tsunami” should tell him.
The panel reviewed portions of Trump’s recent 60 Minutes interview with Ross Douthat, including his comments about forgiveness, the afterlife, and his administration’s immigration policies.
While each cohost had a different takeaway from the interview, they largely agreed on one thing: the election results sent a message that they believe Trump has yet to fully understand.
Alyssa Farah Griffin Questions Trump’s View on Forgiveness
Alyssa Farah Griffin praised Douthat for what she called an “excellently conducted interview,” but said one exchange in particular stayed with her.
She was struck by Trump’s comments about being unable to forgive his political enemies, even in the face of eternal punishment.
Griffin noted that Trump is now in his 80s, an age when many people begin thinking about their legacy and the future they will leave behind. She said she was particularly affected when Douthat pressed Trump on whether, after what she described as an extraordinary life, he could find it in his heart to forgive some of his enemies.
For Griffin, the answer was troubling.
She said holding on to hatred and anger can take a toll on a person’s soul, adding that she found it concerning that someone responsible for major moral decisions affecting the country appeared unable to offer forgiveness to those he considers enemies.
Ana Navarro Takes Aim at Trump’s Immigration Record
Ana Navarro, however, had a very different reaction.
“I’m never going to forgive him for what he has done to this country,” she said, also criticizing the impact she believes Trump’s policies have had on Latino children and immigrant communities.
Navarro discussed the cost of Trump’s immigration policies and the actions of ICE agents across the country. She argued that if Trump truly wants to work with Democrats on immigration reform, there are already lawmakers who have spent years working on possible legislation.
She also took issue with Trump’s characterization of which Latinos should be allowed to remain in the country, specifically mentioning his references to workers such as maids, janitors, and landscapers.
Sunny Hostin agreed with that criticism, saying the Latino and Black communities should not be viewed as monolithic groups.
Hostin also rejected Trump’s suggestion that Republicans suffered major losses because he was not personally on the ballot. She pointed to polling showing that 43% of voters who opposed the Republican Party said they wanted to send a message to Trump.
To Hostin, that message was clear—but she questioned whether Trump had actually received it.
Sara Haines Says the Election Results Sent a Clear Signal
Sara Haines said she found it notable that Trump had acknowledged during the interview that many people affected by his immigration enforcement policies had committed no crime beyond being undocumented.
Still, like Griffin, she was especially struck by his comments about forgiveness and the afterlife.
Haines noted that the interview came shortly after what she described as a “blue-nami” election sweep. She questioned how Trump’s refusal to forgive his enemies might affect efforts to work with a Congress controlled by the opposing party.
Whoopi Goldberg: ‘Those Days Are Done’
Goldberg, who had the final word on the subject, said she was not surprised by Trump’s comments.
She argued that his treatment of people of color was not a new development and said she did not believe his administration had truly softened its position on immigration.
Goldberg pointed to Trump’s decision to promote Stephen Miller to chief of staff as one reason she remained skeptical.
“You can be as soft spoken as you want to,” she said, explaining that she was more interested in actions than words.
When Haines mentioned that Trump had been amplifying social media claims suggesting the election was stolen, Goldberg delivered her strongest message directly to the president.
She said the election results should have made it clear that Americans were no longer willing to simply accept his claims at face value.
“The days of people just taking you at your word because you believe it and they’re going to believe—those days are done,” Goldberg said.
She went on to describe the election results as a warning that, in her view, Trump’s ability to persuade the country was fading.
“People see that you have no clothes,” she said, before adding that they did not like what they were seeing.
The discussion marked another fiery political exchange on The View, where the cohosts continue to debate what the 2026 midterm results could mean for Trump, his administration, and the country’s political future.