Whoopi Goldberg and her cohorts on “The View” rushed to the aid of former co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Wednesday’s episode, defending her against charges of racism.
Hasselbeck, who exited “The View” in 2013 and currently appears on Fox News, has come under fire for a question regarding Sandra Bland, who was found dead in her Texas jail cell three days after being arrested during a routine traffic stop. Hasselbeck pondered whether Bland’s cigarette could have been used a weapon against the arresting officer, prompting many to brand Hasselbeck, known as a conservative voice on “The View,” as racist.
Goldberg was quick to dispel that notion, contending that Hasselbeck was doing her job as a journalist.