Whoopi Goldberg's Bakery Dispute Raises Questions of Political Bias

Goldberg claims a New York bakery refused her order due to her political views, but the bakery cites equipment issues.

Whoopi Goldberg accused a Staten Island bakery of refusing her order for Charlotte Russe desserts, suggesting political bias as the reason.
The bakery's owner, Jill Holtermann, stated that equipment issues prevented the order, not political affiliations.
Goldberg reiterated her claim on Instagram, noting that the bakery fulfilled a similar order under a different name.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella called for Goldberg to apologize, asserting the bakery's reputation was unfairly tarnished.
Legal experts suggest Goldberg could face defamation risks despite not naming the bakery explicitly.