Rep. Nicole Malliotakis Defends Staten Island Bakery in Whoopi Goldberg Dispute

The congresswoman brought Charlotte Russe cakes to Capitol Hill, demanding an apology from Goldberg over claims of political bias.

Whoopi Goldberg accused Staten Island's Holtermann’s Bakery of refusing her order due to her political views, citing an equipment failure as a possible pretense.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis publicly defended the family-owned bakery, calling Goldberg's claims untrue and potentially harmful to the small business.
Malliotakis brought 150 of the bakery's Charlotte Russe cakes to Capitol Hill to share with lawmakers and highlight her support for the bakery.
Goldberg clarified on Instagram that she did not name the bakery but maintained doubts about the explanation for her order being declined.
Holtermann’s Bakery held a press conference disputing Goldberg's allegations, stating they do not consider politics in serving customers.