Whoopi Goldberg Accused Of ‘Defaming’ NYC Bakery: ‘She Was Too Important For A Boiler Breakdown’
Actress Whoopi Goldberg is facing severe backlash for her remarks about an NYC bakery refusing to serve her because of her “politics.”
The NYC bakery refuted Goldberg’s allegations, claiming they had issues with their “boiler” when the comedienne made her orders.
The incident, which Whoopi Goldberg talked about on her show, “The View,” has now gained widespread attention, with New York politicians demanding she apologize.
Whoopi Goldberg Slammed By Staten Island Leaders Over Bakery Incident
On Friday, Staten Island leaders came out to show support for the famous eatery Holtermann’s Bakery, which Goldberg accused of denying her service due to “Politics.”
During the Wednesday episode of “The View,” Goldberg, who was celebrating her birthday, made the shocking revelation that left her co-hosts stunned.
However, the actress has now been asked to apologize to the bakery for allegedly lying about the reason why they could not take her orders.
“Recently someone took to the national airwaves and defamed, frankly, this family business,” borough president Vito Fossella said of the incident during a news conference held outside the 145-year-old bakery.
“We’re here to stand up for one of the best families and businesses, not just in Staten Island but in the country,” Fossella continued. “Frankly, the people who defamed the Holtermann family should apologize … for making stuff up to suit their needs. Not everybody wakes up every day and thinks about politics.”