Whoopi Goldberg of ‘The View’ Claims Trump is Planning a Military Draft to Fight Iran
On a recent episode of The View, co-host Whoopi Goldberg made a claim suggesting that President Trump is preparing to reinstate a military draft in connection with potential tensions involving Iran. No public evidence has been presented to support the idea of an active plan for a new draft.
The discussion took place during a broader segment about U.S. foreign policy and long-term security risks related to Iran. Alyssa Farah Griffin argued that the Iranian government remains a long-term threat and that agreements alone do not eliminate future security concerns.
In response, Goldberg insisted that preparations were being made for a draft, arguing that young people in the 18 to 25 age range could be affected. She also expressed frustration during the exchange, pointing to debates over military staffing and policy decisions.
ABC News moderator Whoopi Goldberg falsely claims “they’re planning on a draft” to go fight Iran. One cast member thinks she’d be drafted, another says he just beat the a revised cut off.
Fact check: misinformation. There is no draft and none of them filled out Selective Service… pic.twitter.com/pNg3DV9lQJ
— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) April 20, 2026
Farah Griffin clarified that recent changes discussed in public policy conversations relate to adjustments in registration requirements rather than an immediate return of conscription. Sara Haines also joined the conversation, noting that discussions around eligibility and age ranges have been part of broader policy debates.
The segment has drawn attention because The View is associated with ABC News, raising questions about how the network handles statements made by its on-air personalities, particularly when those statements involve unverified claims.
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