Metro NYC pols demand Whoopi Goldberg apologize for false Staten Island bakery slam — as store is flooded with orders

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-11-16 06:15:57 | Updated at 2024-11-16 08:45:30 2 hours ago

Metro NYC pols demand Whoopi Goldberg apologize for false Staten Island bakery slam — as store is flooded with orders
New York Post ^ | November 15, 2024 | Hannah Fierick and Emily Crane

Posted on 11/15/2024 9:53:21 PM PST by Morgana

Staten Island leaders demanded Whoopi Goldberg apologize for falsely claiming a Big Apple bakery refused to serve her sweet treats because of her lefty politics — as the family-run business was inundated with orders.

“The View” co-host sparked widespread outrage this week when she alleged that the beloved 145-year-old Holtermann’s Bakery on Staten Island declined to make her a batch of Charlotte Russe desserts due to her political beliefs.

“Recently someone took to the national airwaves and defamed, frankly, this family business,” borough president, Vito Fossella, fumed at a news conference held outside the bakery on Friday.

“We’re here to stand up for one of the best families and businesses, not just in Staten Island but in the country.

“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,” he added.

The bakery has insisted they were having mechanical issues with their 60-year-old boiler when Goldberg initially tried to place the Nov. 13 order so she could celebrate her 69th birthday on-air — and that her political beliefs had nothing to do with it.

Now, in the wake of Goldberg’s disparaging remarks, owner Jill Holtermann said they’ve been flooded with orders from across the country.

“I really am overwhelmed,” Holtermann told The Post. “I’m so happy to have the support. Just to have people come out and talk and build up my business.”

The owner said she’s had people calling up from as far as Alabama and Tennessee so they can donate orders of baked goods to nearby schools and first responders in a bid to drum up business.

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1 posted on 11/15/2024 9:53:21 PM PST by Morgana

To: Morgana

I smell a defamation lawsuit.

To: Right Brother

The Spew really needed rid of Whoopi long time ago. Maybe this will be the reason?

3 posted on 11/15/2024 9:56:49 PM PST by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul )

To: Right Brother

Maybe that explains the article floating around the other day stating that Whoopsie didn’t have any money left. Somebody trying to ward off lawsuits. Hell, I’d still sue her ass anyway.

4 posted on 11/15/2024 9:57:10 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Jamaicans Haitians and Indians used to run motels and 7-11s. Now,they run Congress and the judiciary)

To: Right Brother

I smell a defamation lawsuit.

I hope so. Whoopie Cushion is a disgusting human being.

5 posted on 11/15/2024 9:57:31 PM PST by norcal joe

To: Morgana

The real American Colors Come Shining Through. Gotta luv this stuff! For the first time in FOUR YEARS I dont feel embarrassed to admit that I'm from the USA. BABY!!!

To: Right Brother

Rightfully so
The View keeps sinking lower and lower in their behavior. Not far from hell by the way they are going.
They really should be taken off the air and admitted for psychiatric treatment.

7 posted on 11/15/2024 10:00:23 PM PST by HollyB

To: Morgana

American’s are sick and tired of this crap and are finally pushing back

8 posted on 11/15/2024 10:01:36 PM PST by capydick (“the Bible are the answers Withinfor all the problems men face.the covers of )

To: Morgana

Sometimes throwing the RACE CARD can make your middle finger stink.

9 posted on 11/15/2024 10:02:17 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Jamaicans Haitians and Indians used to run motels and 7-11s. Now,they run Congress and the judiciary)

To: Right Brother

In this case lawsuits are much better than apologies.

10 posted on 11/15/2024 10:02:49 PM PST by Revel

To: Morgana

11 posted on 11/15/2024 10:04:02 PM PST by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul )

To: Morgana

“They did not like my politics,” Goldberg added.

They didn’t say anything about your stupid politics, you bloviating cow.

You’re just politically obsessed and want attention.

12 posted on 11/15/2024 10:06:31 PM PST by Allegra (Deplorable garbage)

To: Allegra

Bloviating cow is a compliment.

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