Whoopi Goldberg Claims Bakery Snubbed Her Because 'They Did Not Like My Politics,' But Cake Shop Owner Has a Different Story

The most privileged individuals often possess the least appealing attitudes, yet they never miss an opportunity to play the victim.

Thankfully, President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive win last week signals that everyday Americans are growing tired of this act.

On Wednesday’s episode of The View—often dubbed "Five Angry Shrews" by critics—co-host Whoopi Goldberg accused a Staten Island bakery of refusing her service, suggesting it was because “perhaps they did not like my politics.” Her comments drew a rebuttal from the bakery’s owner and criticism from patrons.

Ironically, Goldberg made these remarks while surrounded by cupcakes from the very bakery in question.

“The place that made these refused to make them for me,” she stated in a clip shared on X (formerly Twitter).

The audience gasped, and one co-host even spat out part of a cupcake in apparent shock. Goldberg quickly clarified.

“No, no, no, no. Let me explain. Let me explain,” she said. “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.”

Despite this explanation, Goldberg speculated on the bakery’s motives, implying they might be political.

“But it’s not—can’t be because I’m a woman, but perhaps they did not like my politics,” she suggested.

She later concluded her remarks with a seemingly magnanimous gesture.

“But that’s OK because, you know what, listen, this is my mother’s celebration,” Goldberg added. “Pick these up and celebrate with me and my mom.”

Entertainment Weekly noted the episode celebrated Goldberg’s 69th birthday, tying her mother’s legacy into the festivities with the cupcakes.

Meanwhile, Jill Holtermann, the owner of Holtermann’s Bakery, offered a very different account of events.

“They’d asked us, and we were having trouble with our boilers,” Holtermann explained, referencing Goldberg’s initial request.

“I said to Whoopi, ‘I can’t do it right now,’” the owner added. “We have so many things going on with my boiler because the building is from 1930, so when she called me, I had no idea [if we could] be baking everything.”

Holtermann’s explanation appeared entirely reasonable, particularly given the building’s age.

An unidentified woman reportedly picked up around 50 cupcakes from the bakery on Wednesday morning, but Holtermann said she didn’t recognize the individual.

Goldberg seemed to interpret the cupcakes’ availability as evidence that the owner had lied about the broken equipment. From this, she concluded the refusal might have been politically motivated—a leap that aligns with the mindset of “spoiled elites” and “professional victims.”

Customers of the 145-year-old bakery were unimpressed by Goldberg’s insinuations.

“I think it’s ridiculous. Why would she come all the way to Staten Island for her cupcake? To make an issue? They’ve been here forever,” said Deborah Bernaz, 68, as quoted by the New York Post.

Lucy D’Amato, another customer, also dismissed Goldberg’s claims, placing the blame squarely on the co-host.

“They would never do that,” D’Amato said of the bakery. “I’m not going to get into detail, but [Whoopi’s] not a nice person.”

Other patrons labeled Goldberg’s comments as “disgusting” and “bulls***.”

While Goldberg’s actions may not be surprising given her history, her decision to single out a small business dealing with outdated equipment over a perceived slight feels especially elitist.

However, the bakery’s owner and loyal customers exemplified the resilience and honesty that reflect the current American spirit. Their response to Goldberg’s unfounded accusations serves as a reminder that many have grown weary of such victim-playing antics.