evidence: By — David Bauder, Associated Press David Bauder, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/abc-suspends-whoopi-goldberg-for-comments-on-jews-race-and-the-holocaust Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ABC suspends Whoopi Goldberg for comments on Jews, race and the Holocaust Arts Feb 2, 2022 11:39 AM EDT NEW YORK (AP) — Whoopi Goldberg was suspended for two weeks Tuesday as co-host of "The View" because of what the head of ABC News called her "wrong and hurtful comments" about Jews and the Holocaust. "While Whoopi has apologized, I’ve asked her to take time to reflect and learn about the impact of her comments. The entire ABC News organization stands in solidarity with our Jewish colleagues, friends, family and communities," ABC News President Kim Godwin said in a statement. READ MORE: Whoopi Goldberg apologizes for on-air Holocaust comments The suspension came a day after Goldberg’s comment during a discussion on "The View" that race was not a factor in the Holocaust. Goldberg apologized hours later and again on Tuesday’s morning episode, but the original remark drew condemnation from several prominent Jewish leaders. "My words upset so many people, which was never my intention," she said Tuesday morning.