Whoopi Goldberg has come to the defense of Janet Jackson amidst the backlash following Jackson's perplexing remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris' race. The controversy stemmed from comments made by Jackson during an interview with The Guardian, where she expressed skepticism about Harris' Black identity, citing rumors that Harris is not Black but of Indian descent with a white father.

During a recent episode of "The View," Goldberg, who is a friend and former co-star of Jackson's, spoke out in support of the singer. Goldberg acknowledged that people make mistakes and emphasized that Jackson, who is not known for being heavily involved in politics, may have misspoken without malicious intent.

While Goldberg advocated for understanding and forgiveness towards Jackson, co-host Ana Navarro took a different stance, criticizing Jackson for spreading misinformation. Navarro emphasized the importance of responsible communication, especially when wielding a significant platform like Jackson's. Jackson's comments are particularly sensitive due to the longstanding racial undertones surrounding Harris' identity and the history of racist attacks against her, including those made by former President Donald Trump.

Harris, who is of Indian and Jamaican descent, has faced scrutiny and derogatory remarks about her racial background, with Trump himself previously questioning her Blackness. In light of this, Jackson's comments have reignited discussions about the impact of spreading unverified claims and misinformation, especially within the realm of politics and public discourse. Following the controversy, Jackson issued an apology for her remarks, although reports indicate that it was not officially authorized by her.