The View Critiques Trump's $5K Baby Bonus Proposal, Suggests Racial Bias

The co-hosts of 'The View' criticized former President Donald Trump's suggestion of a $5,000 'baby bonus' for new mothers, describing the proposal as both racially motivated and insufficient to address the real costs of raising children. Whoopi Goldberg expressed that the bonus was insulting and demonstrated a lack of understanding about women's needs and economic realities. Sunny Hostin argued that the administration's concern over declining birth rates seemed focused on white mothers, pointing out that recent increases in birth rates have been among Hispanic and Asian women. Alyssa Farah Griffin provided a counterpoint, suggesting the idea would have been better received if proposed by President Biden. Fox News hosts responded to Goldberg's comments with personal jabs, though even they agreed the $5,000 incentive would not meaningfully offset the expense of raising a child. The broader discussion highlighted deep divisions over both the motivation and practical impact of such family policy proposals.