Whoopi Goldberg Under FCC Investigation For Telling Viewers To Vote Against Trump

Whoopi Goldberg is facing an FCC investigation after urging The View audience to vote for candidates opposing Donald Trump in the 2026 midterm elections. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr who was appointed by Trump launched the probe to see if the show violated the Equal Time rule. That rule requires broadcasters to give equal airtime to opposing political candidates. The View has historically been classified as a bona fide news program which exempts it from that rule. But this investigation is now questioning that status and could change how the show operates.

The controversy doesn’t stop there. The FCC also ordered an early license review of eight ABC-owned stations back in April 2026. That move plus this investigation has many people wondering if there is a coordinated effort to pressure Disney and ABC over their political coverage and diversity initiatives. ABC News has not publicly commented on the matter leaving fans and critics to speculate on what comes next.

For radio listeners who follow politics and media regulation this is a real-time example of how FCC enforcement can shape what you hear and see on air. Daytime talk shows like The View are often consumed by radio audiences via simulcast so any changes could affect your listening experience too. Do you think the FCC is right to investigate Whoopi Goldberg or is this an overreach? Let us know your take.