Whoopi Goldberg: 'suck it up' and 'pay a little more taxes'

On the April 10, 2025 episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg urged Americans to "suck it up" and pay more taxes to support struggling schools and libraries. Acknowledging daily financial struggles, she argued that communities must step up where federal funding falls short, saying, “If you’re in an area where the school district is losing, then you got to pay a little more taxes and you gotta help the schools out.” Her comments, given her estimated $60 million net worth, drew criticism from some who viewed them as out of touch.