“Whoopi Goldberg Gets TORCHED by Black Conservative After Comparing Life in the U.S. to Iran: ‘This Is Insanity!’”

In a fiery and emotionally charged television moment, The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg sparked national controversy after making a contentious comparison between the Black experience in the United States and the treatment of citizens—particularly women and LGBTQ+ individuals—in Iran. The backlash was swift, passionate, and devastating, especially from prominent Black conservative commentators who accused Goldberg of not only distorting reality but exploiting trauma for power and status.

The Comment That Lit the Fire

During a heated segment on The View, Goldberg appeared to draw a parallel between systemic racism in the U.S. and the authoritarian practices of the Iranian regime. “Not if you’re Black, it’s not that different,” Goldberg stated, implying that being Black in America is comparable to living under Iran’s oppressive rule.

That remark stunned the panel—and ignited outrage outside the studio.

Conservative panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin attempted to interject, reminding Goldberg and viewers that Iran literally executes gay people, enforces extreme religious dress codes, and severely limits women’s rights. “It is very different to live in the United States in 2025 than it is to live in Iran,” she stated.

But Goldberg pushed back, doubling down on her assertion: “Not if you’re Black.”

Conservative Black Voices Clap Back

This take didn’t sit well with many Black conservative commentators. One particularly vocal critic took to social media and podcasts, absolutely shredding Goldberg’s position.

“Whoopi Goldberg has built her life in this country. She’s a millionaire. She’s had every opportunity that women in Iran could never dream of. And yet here she is, comparing America to a regime that stones people in the streets and throws gay men off rooftops,” one critic blasted. “She’s delusional—or she’s playing a game. And either way, it’s harmful.”

Another added, “Iran follows 7th-century laws. Women can’t go to school. They’re treated like property. Children have more rights than grown women. And Whoopi has the audacity to say being Black in America is the same as that? Please.”

Commentators slammed her remarks as tone-deaf, dangerous, and “insulting to the millions who fled countries like Iran for the freedom America offers.” They also accused her of weaponizing racial grievances to retain influence and relevance.

Power, Not Progress?

The most scathing critique centered on the why. Why would Goldberg say something so controversial?

“It’s about power,” said one conservative analyst. “People like Whoopi and Brandon Johnson—they thrive on division. They need Black Americans to feel oppressed. Because if we feel oppressed, they stay in control.”

They further argued that Goldberg’s comparison wasn’t a slip-up—it was part of a broader pattern by liberal elites who use victimhood narratives for personal gain. “They exploit pain, they exploit history, and they manipulate every tragedy to keep the community under their thumb.”

A co-commentator chimed in, “She’s not just wrong—she’s harmful. She sees herself above everyone else at that table. She shuts others down. She monopolizes the narrative. That’s not liberation. That’s manipulation.”

A Manufactured Applause?

Critics even took aim at the show’s live audience, suggesting the applause that followed Goldberg’s remarks was anything but organic.

“TV doesn’t work like YouTube,” said a host. “There’s a guy with a stick who tells them when to clap. Don’t think that was real support. It was staged affirmation for a bad take.”

The Bigger Problem

The episode tapped into a deeper frustration among conservative Black Americans who feel their voices are often erased or attacked by the very people claiming to uplift the Black community.

“People like Whoopi see any critique from within the Black community as betrayal,” said one speaker. “But the real betrayal is pretending that America is Iran. That’s not resistance—it’s irresponsibility.”

In the eyes of these critics, Goldberg’s comments weren’t just inaccurate—they were part of a toxic culture of grievance that stifles honest conversation and impedes real progress.

The Final Word?

As the backlash continues, one thing is clear: comparing life in modern America—even with its flaws—to a theocratic dictatorship like Iran is not just controversial—it’s offensive to many.

While Goldberg has not issued a retraction or apology, the response from conservative voices—especially those within the Black community—has been brutal, unrelenting, and very, very clear:

“Being Black in America is not the same as living under the Ayatollahs. And pretending it is? That’s the real injustice.”

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