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Whoopi Goldberg Denies Epstein Link, Urges Factual Accuracy

2/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Whoopi Goldberg of The View says her name appears in Jeffrey Epstein's files and disputes any connection.
She clarifies the mention came from a 2013 email about a plane request for a Monaco charity event.
She asserts she was "too old" for Epstein's interests.
The View co-hosts note that four are mentioned in Epstein's files, including U.S. President Donald Trump.
Goldberg criticizes scapegoating and urges factual accuracy in public discourse.

History

Historical Context

Jeffrey Epstein's connections to high-profile individuals, including Donald Trump and Whoopi Goldberg, have drawn scrutiny since his 2013 flight logs surfaced. Epstein, linked to numerous underage trafficking allegations and over 30 victims, faced a controversial plea deal in 2008. His associations reflect ongoing societal concerns about accountability and transparency regarding powerful figures involved in criminal activities.

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Story summary

Whoopi Goldberg of The View says her name appears in Jeffrey Epstein's files and disputes any connection.
She clarifies the mention came from a 2013 email about a plane request for a Monaco charity event.
She asserts she was "too old" for Epstein's interests.
The View co-hosts note that four are mentioned in Epstein's files, including U.S. President Donald Trump.
Goldberg criticizes scapegoating and urges factual accuracy in public discourse.

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