Whoopi Goldberg Criticized by NYC Politicians Over Bakery Controversy
Politicians are urging Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for suggesting her birthday dessert order was declined due to political bias.
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New York City politicians call for Whoopi Goldberg to apologize after she claimed a local bakery denied her birthday dessert order because of her political views. Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella accused Goldberg of defaming Holtermann's Bakery, countering her assertions by explaining that equipment failure was the reason for the order's initial denial. Following the incident, the bakery received overwhelming support from the community, leading to a surge in orders. Goldberg, while doubling down on her comments, stated the situation had not marred her birthday celebration.
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