Whoopi Goldberg Sparks Controversy Over Staten Island Bakery's Alleged Political Snub
A controversy arose when Whoopi Goldberg accused Holtermann’s Bakery in Staten Island of refusing her birthday dessert order due to her political views. Goldberg, celebrating her 69th birthday, alleged on 'The View' that the bakery declined to fulfill her order for Charlotte Russe desserts, which she suspected was politically motivated. Bakery owner Jill Holtermann has denied these claims, attributing the issue to mechanical problems with the bakery's boilers. Despite Goldberg's accusations, an unidentified woman reportedly picked up 50 Charlotte Russe desserts from the bakery on the day in question. The incident has drawn local support for the bakery and sparked a broader discussion on the intersection of politics in business transactions.