Goldberg's Iran Comparison on 'The View' Draws Backlash

During a heated segment on 'The View,' Whoopi Goldberg compared the treatment of Black Americans in the U.S. to the oppression of women and LGBTQ+ people in Iran, explicitly stating 'it is the same.' Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin and others strongly disagreed, highlighting Iran's extreme human rights abuses, including executions for minor offenses and severe restrictions on women and LGBTQ+ individuals. Goldberg acknowledged America as 'the greatest country in the world' but maintained that systemic racism and violence against minorities in the U.S. remain serious issues. The exchange provoked significant backlash online, with critics noting Goldberg's privileged status and the substantial differences in personal freedoms between the U.S. and Iran. The discussion reignited broader debates about systemic racism in America and the validity of comparisons with authoritarian regimes. The segment occurred amid heightened international tensions involving Iran.