Goldberg lives in a Hollywood echo chamber. Now she’s coming after our armed forces.
And Whoopi Goldberg accused American soldiers of a sickening act that is raising eyebrows.
The View Co-Hosts Accuse Defense Secretary Hegseth of Exposing Troops to War Crimes Prosecution
Co-hosts of ABC’s The View on Monday accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of placing U.S. service members at risk of war crimes charges by ordering lethal strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug-running vessels, citing reports that Hegseth directed troops to “k*ll them all” even after survivors were observed.
Panel Cites International Law, Illegal Orders in Criticism of Anti-Narco Operations
During the broadcast, co-host Sunny Hostin, a former federal prosecutor, said seven sources confirmed Hegseth issued the directive during a September 2 operation in international waters off Venezuela — the first in a series of 21 strikes that have k*lled 83 individuals designated as narco-terrorists.
Hostin stated that under international law, survivors in such circumstances should be treated as prisoners of war and afforded medical care and due process rather than executed.
She warned that both the individuals who issued and those who carried out allegedly unlawful orders could face prosecution.
“You do not have to follow illegal orders,” Hostin said.
“The person who gave the order can be held accountable and put in prison, and…the people who conducted the orders…are also responsible and can be held accountable.”
Co-host Whoopi Goldberg said Hegseth had “set them up,” referring to the service members who executed the strikes.
WATCH:
The View wants American service members put in prison.
Admitting their speaking about something they're totally ignorant about, The View accuses War Secretary Pete Hegseth of a setting up soldiers to be charged for war crimes:
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— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) December 1, 2025
White House, Pentagon Reject Allegations
The Pentagon and White House have categorically denied that Hegseth issued a “k*ll them all” order, calling the reports “fabricated” and “inflammatory.”
Officials maintain all operations were conducted in accordance with the laws of armed conflict and presidential authority to target designated narco-terrorist groups.
President Trump, speaking to reporters Sunday aboard Air Force One, said he believes Hegseth “100 percent” and described the strikes as necessary to disrupt fentanyl trafficking networks.
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees have requested classified briefings on the rules of engagement and decision-making chain for the operations.
