Whoopi Goldberg sparked controversy on Thursday’s episode of “The View” with her provocative remarks regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to take on the case regarding former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity against federal prosecution.

Goldberg kicked off the discussion by posing a thought experiment, saying, “Well, the Supreme Court won’t hear oral arguments until the end of April.

Now, I just, you know, let’s look at a scenario where the Supreme Court says, yes, he has all those rights, he is immune from everything. You know what Joe Biden could do since he is presently president? He could throw every Republican in jail!”

The audience responded with applause to Goldberg’s suggestion, highlighting the charged atmosphere of the moment. But the conversation didn’t stop there.

As the hosts delved deeper into the motivations behind the Supreme Court’s decision, Goldberg suggested, “Unfortunately, some people are saying the motivation is that there are certain conservative justices that have been appointed by Trump that want to help him.” This discussion comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s announcement that it would take up the case to determine whether former President Donald Trump can assert immunity against federal prosecution in the election subversion case led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

The decision to expedite the case for arguments in late April signals the urgency and significance of the matter, particularly given its timing amidst the heated race for the Republican presidential nomination. Trump, a central figure in this race, finds himself entangled in legal complexities, including previous arguments related to the 14th Amendment’s “insurrection ban” and its implications on his eligibility for office.

Goldberg’s remarks have ignited debate and raised questions about the intersection of politics and justice in the current landscape, setting the stage for a pivotal examination of presidential immunity by the nation’s highest court.