Overview
- Janet Jackson sparked controversy with her comments questioning Kamala Harris' racial identity during an interview with The Guardian.
- The View hosts had mixed reactions, with Whoopi Goldberg defending Jackson, citing her grief over her brother Tito's recent death.
- Ana Navarro and other co-hosts criticized Jackson for spreading misinformation and emphasized the importance of responsible use of celebrity platforms.
- An unauthorized apology attributed to former manager Mo Elmasri added to the confusion, with Jackson's team clarifying that Randy Jackson is her actual manager.
- Jackson has not personally addressed the comments or the unauthorized apology, leaving the public debate unresolved.