Whoopi Goldberg sparks outrage after ‘racist’ remark about confusing ICE agents ignites a storm online.NH
Whoopi Goldberg has been slammed for suggesting NFL fans attending Super Bowl LX should spend some time in the sun to “darken their skin” and “speak with a Latin accent” to confuse US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the big game, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The View co-host made the comments while discussing backlash from conservatives over Bad Bunny being selected as this year’s half-time performance talent, a choice Donald Trump branded “absolutely ridiculous.”
In response to the Super Bowl announcement, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced ICE agents would be dispatched to the stadium.
Goldberg’s ‘Racist’ Suggestion for Super Bowl LX Attendees
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Goldberg suggested NFL fans ‘sit in the sun’ and ‘speak with a Latin accent’ to confuse ICE agents at the Super Bowl.
Co-host Joy Behar noted Noem’s announcement during the “hot topics” segment of the talk show, and suggested the federal government’s decision to send ICE agents to San Francisco for Super Bowl LX was racially motivated.
Behar said: “Do you think that (Noem) would go if it were Garth Brooks or Eminem or Taylor Swift? Or any other white person?”
Goldberg replied: “Let me understand what you’re saying, because she’s going to go to the Super Bowl and round up – how’s she going to know who is who?”
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‘Give Yourself a Latin Accent’
Behar said Noem would be able to “round up” any Super Bowl attendees she wanted to because Supreme Court has given “permission to question anyone who has a Hispanic accent or dark skin, that’s why.”
The Sister Act star chuckled as she responded, “Here’s the thing. Everybody. Get a little cocoa butter, sit in the sun,” while doing a wiping motion across her face.
She continued: “And then – and this is probably the only time you can do this – give yourself a Latin accent.”
Uncomfortable laughter could be heard from the panel and audience before Goldberg doubled down: “And see if she can tell who is who.”
