<p>Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of <em>The View</em>, criticized Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for his comments regarding military culture during the 2026 commencement ceremony for Army graduates. She questioned his understanding of history, particularly regarding the inclusion of women in military academies.</p>
<p>In his commencement address, Hegseth discussed military readiness and criticized what he described as politicization within the armed forces. He stated, “They hired professors who advocated for anti-American ideologies right here in these halls,” and emphasized that combat does not accommodate political correctness.</p>
<p>Goldberg and her co-hosts on <em>The View</em> responded to Hegseth's remarks, highlighting the diversity within the military. Goldberg noted that women make up over 21% of the active-duty force and that the military includes approximately 20% Black, 19% Hispanic, and 7% Asian personnel.</p>
<p>Goldberg expressed confusion about Hegseth's message, asking if he was aware of the military's diverse composition and its historical context. Her co-hosts also weighed in, with Joy Behar stating, “He’s not stupid,” while Goldberg further questioned Hegseth’s intelligence. Sara Haines described him as “willfully ignorant.”</p>
