Staten Island leaders accuse Whoopi Goldberg of falsely claiming that a Big Apple bakery refused to serve her sweet treats because of her leftist politics as the family-owned store was flooded with orders. demanded an apology.
“The View” co-host claimed this week that the popular 145-year-old Halterman's Bakery on Staten Island refused to make a batch of Charlotte Ruth's desserts because of her political beliefs. , causing widespread outrage.
“Recently, someone went on national television and frankly denigrated this family business,” fumed Borough Mayor Vito Fossella at a press conference outside the bakery on Friday.
“We are here to advocate for the best families and businesses, not just on Staten Island, but in the nation.
“Frankly, those who slandered the Holterman family should apologize for making things up to suit their own convenience. Not everyone wakes up every day and thinks about politics,” he added. Ta.
The bakery claims there was a mechanical problem with the 60-year-old boiler when Goldberg first tried to order it on Nov. 13 to celebrate his 69th birthday.th On air for her birthday – and her political beliefs had nothing to do with it.
Now, in the wake of Mr. Goldberg's disparaging remarks, owner Jill Halterman says she's been flooded with orders from all over the country.
“I’m really overwhelmed,” Halterman told the Post. “I'm so happy to have the support. Just to have people come and talk and build my business.”
The owner said people are calling from as far as Alabama and Tennessee to donate baked goods orders to nearby schools and first responders to drum up business.
“We had someone donate $150 worth of donuts today,” Halterman said, adding that the treats will be sent to St. Peter's Boys High School for the football game.
“Other people called and donated sheet cakes, which went to the fire department. The other cupcakes went to PS 37.”
On Thursday and Friday, people came out to support the business, and the bakery had a steady stream of customers.
“Judging by today's lines, I think one simple message is: 'Stay out of Staten Island,'” Fossella said.
The uproar unfolded when Mr. Goldberg first blew up a bakery during Wednesday's broadcast.
“Let me tell you, Charlotte Ruth has no political leanings and the baker refused to make it for me,” the Liberal host told the audience, without naming the baker. insisted.
“They said the oven was broken and all that stuff, but people went and picked it up anyway. So I won't say who made it.”
“They didn't like my politics,” Goldberg added.
Goldberg, and her other “The View” co-hosts, have been in full meltdown mode since President-elect Donald Trump won the election.
The host never shied away from his disdain for Trump, even refusing to say his name on air for years.
