**Whoopi Goldberg Faces Backlash for Suggesting Super Bowl Fans “Darken Their Skin” and “Speak with a Latin Accent” to Confuse ICE Agents**
*Published: October 7, 2025, 6:45 p.m. ET*
Whoopi Goldberg has come under fire for remarks made during a recent episode of *The View*, where she suggested NFL fans attending Super Bowl LX should spend time in the sun to “darken their skin” and “speak with a Latin accent” as a way to confuse U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the game.
The controversy arose amid discussions about the backlash from conservatives over Bad Bunny’s selection as this year’s halftime performer—a choice that former President Donald Trump called “absolutely ridiculous.” Following the Super Bowl announcement, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem declared that ICE agents would be deployed to the stadium in San Francisco.
### The View’s Hot Topics Segment Sparks Heated Exchange
During the “hot topics” segment on *The View*, co-host Joy Behar addressed Noem’s announcement, questioning if the decision to send ICE agents was racially motivated. Behar asked, “Do you think that (Noem) would go if it were Garth Brooks or Eminem or Taylor Swift? Or any other white person?”
Goldberg responded incredulously, “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?”
Behar argued that ICE agents would be able to “round up” attendees based on their Hispanic accent or darker skin, noting that the Supreme Court has granted “permission to question anyone who has a Hispanic accent or dark skin.”
### Whoopi Goldberg’s Controversial Suggestion
Amid the discussion, Goldberg joked, “Here’s the thing. Everybody. Get a little cocoa butter, sit in the sun,” while mimicking a facial motion. 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 both the panel and the audience. Goldberg then doubled down, saying, “And see if she can tell who is who.”
### Social Media Outrage and Calls for Removal
A video clip of Goldberg’s comments quickly went viral, triggering a wave of criticism and demands for her removal from the show.
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly reshared the clip on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it, “I hear this is racist.” Other users expressed outrage, with one writing, “Wow, is brownface ok?! I’m a bit offended that she’s reducing us to color and an accent.”
Questions were raised about whether Goldberg was endorsing brownface, with another user asking, “Is she advocating wearing Blackface? Or is brownface okay with her?”
Many called for *The View* to be taken off the air. One user wrote, “The fact that *The View* hasn’t been canceled YEARS ago is mind-boggling. All they do is lie and spread hate.” Another echoed the sentiment: “Yeah, they seriously need to cancel *The View*.”
### Context and Additional Controversies
Goldberg’s remarks come at a time when the show has faced growing scrutiny. FCC Chair Brendan Carr recently identified *The View* as among several left-leaning TV programs warranting investigation, following the temporary suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over contentious content.
As the backlash continues, it remains to be seen what repercussions, if any, Goldberg or *The View* will face in response to the incident.
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