Whoopi Goldberg slammed for claiming Trump’s ‘actual vice president’ is someone other than JD Vance

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: 'The View' host Whoopi Goldberg has ignited controversy with her remarks suggesting that Donald Trump's "actual vice president" is not Ohio Senator JD Vance. 

She stated that she believes Elon Musk is effectively Trump's vice president. The comment, made on a recent episode of the talk show, has attracted widespread criticism from political commentators and social media users."

Whoopi Goldberg suggests Elon Musk, not JD Vance, is Donald Trump’s ‘actual vice president’

In a recent episode of 'The View', Whoopi Goldberg, 69, speculated that JD Vance, 40, served only as a temporary second-in-command, highlighting Elon Musk's increasing sway over the upcoming administration.

She wondered why Musk had not relinquished the social media platform, X, which he acquired amid controversy in 2022, despite his connections with the 78-year-old president-elect.

"I believe Elon Musk is the actual vice president. Yes, I believe that," she remarked, noting that Vance is "kind of an interim."

Goldberg added, "But I believe that Musk, he's the real actual vice president. He's making decisions, he's doing things. So I think, 'Why doesn't he have to give up X?'... I'm musing."

Over the past two weeks, Trump and his close associate Musk have appeared to be inseparable, attending a UFC match together, with Musk also joining Trump for family meals and photo opportunities, Daily Mail reported.

Musk has participated in calls with world leaders alongside Trump and, as part of the administration's transition team, has influenced staffing decisions.

On election night, at Trump's behest, Musk and his young son, X, were included in the Trump family photograph. In the following days, Trump's granddaughter Kai mentioned that Musk had attained "uncle status" after the billionaire made a guest appearance at the family golf outing, as reported earlier.

Whoopi Goldberg slammed for claiming Elon Musk is Donald Trump’s ‘actual vice president’

As soon as Whoopi Goldberg expressed her belief that Elon Musk is Donald Trump's "actual vice president," netizens began to criticize her.

A user said, "What woopys brain she have."

To this, another replied, "No brains at all."

One commentator remarked, "How is this show still on who is paying these dumb lady's."

"Crazy thing is, she believes it!" a critic wrote.

A person mocked, "These people are such communists it's unreal. " Why shouldn't he have to give up X" wtf.... And what " decision" did he make?.. "

Someone else chimed in, "They are not political experts. Can’t they just talk about other stuff. Don’t get involved with politics, please."