In a recent episode of the popular talk show "The View," tensions flared between co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Alyssa Farah Griffin during a heated political debate. The discussion revolved around Nikki Haley, the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and a two-term governor of South Carolina.

Alyssa Farah Griffin, a known admirer of Nikki Haley, was in the midst of defending Haley's accomplishments when the show's music attempted to cut her off. Griffin expressed her frustration, noting she had more to say. Goldberg responded, highlighting the time constraints of the hour-long program.

Goldberg then voiced her concerns about Haley. "Here's my problem with Nikki Haley ... when people say, 'Well, what have you done?' I wanted to know what she had done, really. What policies at the U.N. because that's her," Goldberg remarked. Farah Griffin countered by emphasizing Haley's tenure as a "successful two-term governor."

Goldberg, however, was not convinced. "Wait a minute! She was an OK governor, she wasn't a great governor, and you may think she's the cat's meow, I do not!" she retorted. Goldberg expressed her desire to hear more concrete plans from politicians like Haley, rather than getting embroiled in "culture wars."

The exchange between the two co-hosts continued, with Goldberg emphasizing her efforts to listen to all perspectives. "Listen, I listen to Republicans, listen, I've been sitting listening to you and I've been quiet for everybody so I'm just saying..." Goldberg stated, to which Farah Griffin acknowledged, "Yeah, you do listen to everyone, you do."

Goldberg further clarified her stance, expressing her desire to hear solutions to pressing issues rather than discussions about cultural divides. "I try and I didn't hear the thing I needed to hear as an American, which is, 'What are you going to do about this and this?' I don't want to know about the wars, the culture wars, I don't want to hear anybody else talking about culture wars..." she added.

Viewers of "The View" were quick to react to the on-air confrontation. Many took to social media to share their thoughts, with some siding with Goldberg and others with Farah Griffin. One viewer commented on the perceived disrespect Farah Griffin showed towards Goldberg, while another defended Goldberg's approach to the discussion.

The episode serves as a reminder of the passionate debates and differing viewpoints that often play out on "The View," reflecting the broader political and cultural conversations happening across the nation.