After years of witty commentary and fiery exchanges, the 69-year-old co-host now finds herself at the center of a storm that’s causing ripples both on and off camera.

Her latest on-air controversy, involving a jab at President Donald Trump, has reignited debates about her role on the long-running ABC show.

It all began when Goldberg made a tongue-in-cheek comment about President Donald Trump during Monday’s broadcast. The remark, seen by some as an anti-Trump joke, prompted ABC producers to step in live on air. Co-host Sunny Hostin discreetly handed Goldberg a note from the control room asking her to clarify her comment.

“What the hell? What? ‘We don’t know if Trump used an autopen to pardon,’” Goldberg read aloud before tearing the note apart in visible frustration. “It was a joke!” she exclaimed.

The incident escalated quickly. “Oh, come on!” she said, shredding the paper in protest. “Well, I’m sorry. The hardest thing about this job now is no one understands nuance. You know when you hear a joke, when somebody’s fooling around, when they’re not saying something specific. Especially on this show, I’m very specific when I’m…pointing stuff out. When I’m making jokes, you know when I’m making jokes! This is ridiculous.”

Her reaction lit up social media. One viewer posted, “About time they started calling this hack out. Do better – FIRE THEM ALL.”

According to insiders, ABC executives were alarmed by Whoopi Goldberg’s on-air defiance. The network reportedly asked her to issue a clarification immediately, a rare live correction that underscored the tension between the show’s outspoken hosts and its cautious producers.

Despite the uproar, an ABC source told the Daily Mail that Goldberg’s job is not in danger.

“Whoopi will stay on the show for as long as they will have her. She’s not as controversial as the other hosts and certainly isn’t even considered to be on the chopping block,” the source said.

Another insider reinforced that the veteran star is an essential part of the program’s identity. They said, “She gets paid very well, and typically always follows orders from producers.”

Still, the producers’ warning signaled growing unease about how Goldberg’s candid personality meshes with the network’s political sensitivities, especially during a heated election season.

For all the noise surrounding her, Goldberg’s spot at “The View” table seems secure. Sources close to the production insist she’s considered invaluable. One insider said that the show has become “part of Whoopi’s life,” adding that she will remain on it unless a bigger offer arrives or “her health deteriorates.” Another explained that her schedule is part of what keeps her loyal. “She also loves having the flexibility where she’s off every Friday, so she uses that time to travel or work on other projects.”

The network, it seems, knows what it has.

“They’re happy with the panel and the direction of the show and many love Whoopi,” a source said. “She is staying for the foreseeable future, as long as she wants, and replacement talk or discussions about her leaving have not taken place.”

For ABC, Goldberg’s blend of authority and humor is key to “The View”‘s chemistry, something executives are reluctant to disturb.

“Nobody is looking to mess up the current chemistry from those at the table to producers behind the scenes. There can and always will be issues, but Whoopi isn’t one of them,” the insider added.

Goldberg has never been one to avoid difficult conversations. Over the past year, she has faced several public flare-ups for comments that some viewers found provocative.

In June, she drew backlash after claiming that Black Americans face oppression comparable to that experienced by people living under Iran’s regime.

Earlier, ABC reportedly urged the panel to dial back their criticisms of Donald Trump and his administration.

However, Goldberg, known for her sharp political takes, has continued to walk a fine line between comedy and controversy. Her latest Trump quip about using an “autopen” to sign a pardon, referring to convicted Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, was meant as satire.

But in today’s hyper-polarized climate, jokes are easily mistaken for attacks.

Despite the headlines, Goldberg’s tenure seems far from over. Ratings remain strong, and the show’s mix of debate and celebrity interviews continues to generate buzz.

“Every few years, the show has its SNL moment and considers changing the panel and mixing it up—and sometimes that is exactly what happens,” a source explained. “But as of right now, they’re happy with the panel and the direction of the show.”

Goldberg herself appears unfazed. She has weathered storms before, from past suspensions to political dust-ups, and always returned with the same dry wit and unapologetic attitude.

As long as “The View” thrives on lively discourse and unpredictable moments, Goldberg remains its gravitational center.

Whether she’s challenging authority, defending nuance, or just making America laugh, her presence ensures that daytime TV will never be dull.