"Holocaust Is Not a Racial Issue," Goldberg Suspended from ABC for 2 Weeks

Whoopi Goldberg [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Famous African American actress Whoopi Goldberg was suspended from appearing on ABC for two weeks after claiming that the German Nazi genocide of Jews, the "Holocaust," was not a racial discrimination issue.

On the 2nd (local time), ABC announced that it had imposed a two-week suspension on Goldberg, co-host of the talk show "The View." Kim Godwin, president of the news division, said, "Goldberg made wrong and hurtful remarks," and added, "We asked Goldberg to reflect on her statements and realize the impact they caused."

Goldberg was criticized for her Holocaust-related remarks during a discussion on "The View" on the 30th of last month about the Tennessee State Board of Education's decision to exclude the graphic novel "Maus" by Jewish author Art Spiegelman from the curriculum due to inappropriate content.

When fellow talk show host Joy Behar pointed out that "the Nazis considered Jews as a different race," Goldberg argued, "The Holocaust is not a racial issue. It is a matter of human inhumanity toward others," and claimed, "It is white (Nazis) doing it to white (Jews), and they are fighting among themselves."

As the controversy spread, Goldberg issued three official apologies. The first was immediately after the broadcast via her social media, the second was on the CBS talk show "The Late Show" the following day.

However, on The Late Show, she said, "The Nazis lied, and the Holocaust is not a racial issue," which further fueled the controversy. Goldberg issued a third apology after the broadcast, but Kim Godwin, ABC president, stated, "Goldberg's remarks do not align with ABC's values," and announced disciplinary action.

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