In a baffling turn of events that has enraged many Americans, Whoopi Goldberg has doubled down on her baseless accusation that a small, family-owned bakery refused to serve her because of her political views, while completely ignoring the business’s legitimate explanation for the situation. Her refusal to backtrack or apologize has left many online questioning her motives and integrity.

It all started when Goldberg, in a recent segment on *The View*, made a shocking claim about a bakery that had allegedly refused to make her birthday desserts. The audience gasped as Goldberg declared, “Now, I should tell you, Charlotte Russe has no political leanings, and the place that made these refused to make them for me. They said that their ovens had gone down, all kinds of stuff, but folks went and got them anyway, which is why I’m not telling you who made them.”

As the crowd watched, she further insinuated that the refusal might have been due to her political views, saying, “Perhaps they did not like my politics. But that’s okay, because you know what? Listen, this is my mother’s celebration. Pick these up and celebrate with me and my mom.”

Goldberg’s initial accusations quickly sparked outrage online, with many defending the bakery and condemning the talk show host for attempting to drag a local business through the mud without evidence. The bakery, owned by Jill Holtermann, was quick to respond. In an interview with *Entertainment Weekly*, Holtermann explained the real reason for turning down Goldberg’s order: “They’d asked us, and we were having trouble with our boilers.” Holtermann clarified that she had simply declined to accept the order because of ongoing equipment issues in her century-old bakery, which frequently caused delays and unplanned closures. She added that it was a matter of not wanting to make a commitment she couldn’t guarantee due to potential equipment failures.

Despite this, Goldberg refused to take accountability for her comments. Instead of issuing an apology or even acknowledging that the bakery’s explanation could be valid, she posted a video online, reiterating the same unfounded claim without providing any new evidence. “I never mentioned the name of the bakery or the location,” she snapped, deflecting attention from the core issue. She went on to repeat her original accusation, stating, “It does seem a little odd that when we called a few weeks before my birthday, we were told they couldn’t process the order because of an equipment failure.”

Further compounding her baseless attack, Goldberg argued that the bakery must have been able to fulfill her order because they took another similar order shortly after hers. “But somehow they were able to accept an order of a different 48 of the same dessert when somebody else called without using my name,” she claimed. This vague assertion, without any hard facts, only further painted a picture of a celebrity using her platform to attack a small business for unclear reasons.

Online commenters were quick to call out Goldberg for her lack of accountability. One user on X (formerly Twitter) blasted her, saying, “Well, what’s the name of the bakery and the location then? You’re just not used to getting fact-checked and thought you could destroy a small family business over nothing.” Another commenter called her out for refusing to apologize, writing, “Honestly, she can’t even apologize? Like this lady has no ounce of accountability at all.”

Other users were more pointed in their criticism, with one posting, “Yes, Whoopi does lie. We all know that. She loves playing the victim. I hope they sue your backside off.” Another echoed this sentiment, urging, “Go away Whoopi!!! And I hope that bakery sues your ass off!! You displayed their signature cupcakes for the world to see.”

The backlash highlights the dangerous consequences of unfounded public accusations, especially when they target a small business that has no means of fighting back against a celebrity with a national platform. Goldberg’s refusal to address the situation with honesty and transparency has only made matters worse, and the bakery’s potential legal recourse is now a growing concern for many.

This latest episode serves as a stark reminder of the importance of holding public figures accountable for their words and actions, especially when they use their influence to harm others. For the bakery, the damage may already be done—thanks to a celebrity’s unchecked accusations. Will Whoopi Goldberg finally take responsibility for her actions? It seems unlikely, as she continues to play the victim while ignoring the facts.