On ABC's “The View” on Monday, co-host Ana Navarro told co-host Whoopi Goldberg that people have a “right to panic” about President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. I told Mr.
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GOLDBERG: All we have to do from now until January 21st is be with our families, be with our kids, work, make sure our checks don't bounce, take care of ourselves and our families. All you have to do is take care of yourself. Whatever he's going to do, he's going to do, but take our word for it. Things seem to be moving slowly, because they are. They didn't come for Hillary, but he has other people who are ready to go, but I don't think they can just go out and do what they want.
NAVARRO: Last week, I said I disagree with you. Because we can afford to say that because we are legal. we were successful. We — listen, if you're an illegal immigrant in this country, there's no reason not to panic. If you're a woman working in the Department of Defense, you have every right to panic.
GOLDBERG: Anna, you tell people to say, “This is what you do with anxiety.'' That's not—
Navarro: No! I'm telling people to get ready, Whoopi. I'm telling people to be prepared.
Goldberg: You think they're not ready? They're ready!
NAVARRO: That means they can't relax and enjoy Christmas when winter approaches.
Goldberg: No! That's not what I mean. you know what? sorry –
Navarro: I mean, I disagree.
GOLDBERG: Winter is here. Winter is with us and what I am saying is that even if you lie down and do nothing for the next 15 days, the next 4-2 years could be a mess. My point —
NAVARRO: Unlike many people who will be targeted by him, we are in a privileged position.
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