Whoopi Goldberg mistakenly touts Dr. Jill Biden for surgeon general
Raw video: 'The View' co-host says she hopes Jill Biden, who received a doctor of education in educational leadership, becomes surgeon general if Joe Biden is elected president.
"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg didn't realize on Wednesday that the "Dr." in Dr. Jill Biden's title didn't represent a medical degree.
After former Vice President Joe Biden's wins on Super Tuesday, Goldberg floated the candidate's wife for surgeon general.
"I'm hoping Dr. Jill becomes the surgeon general ... she's a hell of a doctor. She's an amazing doctor," Goldberg said, as if she knew of the former second lady's medical expertise.
After co-host Meghan McCain cast doubt on that, Goldberg said: "I could be wrong. I thought she was a PhD."
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"She's a teacher," co-host Sunny Hostin said, "but, you know, might be good for Betsy DeVos' post."
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Hostin was referring to the Secretary of Education, who's been the subject of intense criticism from Democrats.
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Dr. Jill Biden received her doctoral degree in education leadership from the University of Delaware in 2007. Although her husband's health has become a topic of discussion in 2020, the former second lady does not have experience working as a physician.
After the commercial break, Goldberg acknowledged the mistake.
"I was wrong, before you start texting and emailing," she said, grinning at the audience.
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