During a recent broadcast of The View, co-host Whoopi Goldberg stated that President Donald Trump is planning a military draft in connection with potential conflict involving Iran, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The discussion took place during a segment focused on foreign policy and national security concerns.

Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin addressed the long-term threat posed by the Iranian regime, stating, “Keep in mind the Iranian regime is the biggest state sponsor of terrorism. Ten years from now, 20 years from now, they may try to strike the homeland, they may try to strike troops in the region. This doesn’t go away just because you sign a piece of paper.”

Goldberg responded by asserting that a draft was being planned, saying, “No, nothing goes away. And that’s why they’re planning on a draft! They’re planning on a draft! And you’re bitching and moaning that there are women who are part of the – the Army, Navy, all the – and you’re getting rid of people and talking about who shouldn’t be — what the hell are you people doing?!”

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Griffin then clarified changes related to Selective Service registration, stating, “What it is is they’re changing that you no longer – you used to have to opt into the draft, now it makes it automatic.”

Goldberg reiterated her position, saying, “It’s a draft! I'm sorry, it’s a draft! Because if you are 18 to 25, they’re looking at you!”

Co-host Sara Haines added, “Well, they’re increasing that age, too –”

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

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The exchange aired as part of a broader discussion about U.S. military readiness and policies related to potential global conflicts. The remarks drew attention online, particularly Goldberg’s assertion regarding a potential draft.

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The Selective Service System currently requires most male U.S. citizens and male immigrants between the ages of 18 and 25 to register, a process that has been in place for decades. Registration does not mean a draft is active, but ensures a system is in place should one be authorized by Congress and the president.

ABC News, which is affiliated with the program, has not publicly issued a statement regarding Goldberg’s comments during the segment.

The discussion on the program occurred amid ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and broader conversations about U.S. defense policy. The exchange between co-hosts reflected differing interpretations of military policy and the implications of potential legislative changes.