Whoopi Goldberg's Bakery Dispute Stirs Political Tensions
Goldberg claims a bakery refused her order due to politics, which the bakery denies, citing technical issues.
- Whoopi Goldberg accused Holtermann’s Bakery of refusing her order due to her liberal views, a claim the bakery disputes.
- The bakery cites a malfunctioning boiler as the reason for not accepting pre-orders, affecting all customers, not just Goldberg.
- Local officials, including Republicans and a Democrat, have called for Goldberg to apologize for her remarks.
- Despite the controversy, the bakery reports increased support and sales from the community.
- Legal experts suggest Goldberg's statements could potentially lead to a defamation lawsuit, despite not naming the bakery directly.