Whoopi Goldberg Addresses Her Name Appearing in Jeffrey Epstein Files During Live Episode of The View in New York

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During Tuesday’s live broadcast of The View, Whoopi Goldberg faced an uncomfortable moment as she addressed why her name appeared in the infamous Jeffrey Epstein files.

The 70-year-old co-host was speaking shortly after reality star Savannah Chrisley joined the panel for the week.

Goldberg revealed that her name surfaced in an email exchange involving Epstein and another redacted party.

The correspondence concerned finding a private plane for Goldberg to travel to Monaco for an event hosted by Julian Lennon’s White Feather Foundation.

On-Air Reading Sparks Clarification

As the email was displayed for viewers, Goldberg read aloud:

“Whoopi needs a plane to get to Monaco… Julian Lennon’s charity is paying for it.

They don’t want to charter so they’re looking for private owners.

Here’s the info. Do you want to offer your G2?”

She emphasized, with characteristic bluntness: “Now, in the name of transparency… my name is in the files.”

Co-host Sunny Hostin quickly added that Epstein had declined the offer, noting the reply simply said, “No thanks.”

Joy Behar chimed in with her usual humor, asking, “So, in other words, anyone can be on this list?”

Goldberg Denies Any Personal Connection to Epstein

Goldberg was adamant that her inclusion in the files does not imply a personal relationship.

“I was not his girlfriend. I wasn’t his friend.

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I was not only too old, but this is just not… you used to have to have facts before you said stuff,” she explained.

She also responded to Behar’s joke about former President Donald Trump, whose name reportedly appears in the files over 38,000 times. Goldberg noted,

“People actually believe that I was with him. It’s like, honey, come on.

Every man I’ve ever been with, you’ve known about them.”

Her statement reinforced the fact that merely being mentioned in the Epstein files carries no implication of wrongdoing.

Past Controversy Over a “Fake List”

Goldberg had previously addressed speculation about her alleged presence in the Epstein network back in January 2024.

She explained that a fake list had circulated online and clarified on the show:

“Apparently, I don’t know, they said I was on an island… So I’m just going to say – there’s been a lot of stuff recently, I don’t know what I’ve done to anybody – but apparently there are a lot of satire sites.

But people don’t realize that they can be harmful.”

Epstein Files Include Hundreds of High-Profile Names

Goldberg is far from alone. Politicians, celebrities, and public figures—including the Obamas and Bruce Springsteen—have appeared in the files.

Since December, the Trump administration has gradually released millions of emails, photos, and other documents collected during federal investigations into Epstein’s criminal activity.

These releases, painstakingly reviewed by federal employees, have had profound effects.

Resignations of high-profile executives, broken marriages, and the public disgrace of figures like Prince Andrew—who lost his royal titles—highlight the files’ societal ripple effects.

What’s Next?

While Whoopi Goldberg’s explanation may quell some rumors, the Epstein files continue to draw scrutiny.

Experts predict more high-profile names could emerge as investigators comb through remaining materials.

Satirical websites and misinformation campaigns are also expected to persist, reinforcing the need for careful reporting.

For the public, it’s a reminder to separate mere mention from culpability, especially as the conversation around accountability, privilege, and transparency remains ongoing.

Summary

Whoopi Goldberg addressed her mention in the Jeffrey Epstein files on The View, clarifying that her inclusion relates to a charity flight inquiry and does not suggest personal or criminal involvement.

She emphasized that rumors connecting her to Epstein are false, while the files continue to release sensitive information affecting numerous public figures.

The ongoing revelations are reshaping public discourse on influence, accountability, and the reach of Epstein’s network.