Whoopi Goldberg Reacts to Carrie Underwood’s Message About Performing at Trump’s Inauguration. Whoopi Goldberg addresses Carrie Underwood’s decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration, offering support despite her own opposing political views.
Whoopi Goldberg’s Surprising Reaction to Carrie Underwood’s Message
Whoopi Goldberg recently shared her thoughts on Carrie Underwood’s decision to perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration, offering calm and measured support despite her own long-standing criticism of the former president. Speaking on The View (via Entertainment Weekly), Goldberg revealed she received a message from Underwood ahead of the performance.
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“I stand behind her,” Goldberg said, emphasizing the importance of allowing public figures to make their own choices.
Why Carrie Underwood’s Performance Sparked Controversy
Underwood’s announcement that she would sing at Trump’s inauguration drew criticism from some fans who viewed it as an endorsement of his administration. Despite this, Underwood expressed her patriotism in her statement:
“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration… we must all come together in the spirit of unity.”
While Goldberg acknowledged the backlash, she underscored her belief that “art is art” and performers have the right to choose their venues without facing undue judgment.
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Alyssa Farah Griffin on the Potential Fallout
The discussion on The View included a perspective from co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump White House staffer. Griffin noted Underwood’s decision might boost her profile among conservative audiences:
“She’s overnight going to become an icon of MAGA and the American right… from a business standpoint, it’s not a bad decision.”
Griffin also criticized the tendency to “cancel” artists over political affiliations, suggesting fans voice their disapproval by opting not to engage with Underwood’s music.
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Standing by the Right to Choose
Despite differing political opinions, Whoopi Goldberg’s calm response to Carrie Underwood’s message reflects a broader principle of mutual respect. Goldberg supports Underwood’s right to perform, even if she won’t be tuning in herself.
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