Jackson was recently questioned about her thoughts on the possibility of America electing its first Black female president.
Whoopi Goldberg, Janet Jackson and Kamala Harris CREDIT.Whoopi Goldberg has come to Janet Jackson’s defense following the singer’s comments about Kamala Harris’ ethnicity. In a recent interview, Jackson was asked about the possibility of America electing its first Black female president. She expressed skepticism about whether the Democratic candidate truly identifies as Black.”Well, you know what they’ve supposedly said?” she replied. “I heard she’s not Black. They say she’s Indian.
However, After Jackson’s comments, the interviewer from The Guardian clarified that the Vice President is “both,” with her father being Jamaican and her mother Indian.ifies as Black.
Goldberg defended her on *The View*, saying, “There have been times when I’ve said things and realized I was wrong. But people expect an immediate response. When someone is attacking you, saying, ‘You’re not paying attention – you’re clueless,’ it’s hard to want to engage with that.” Goldberg added, “It can be really frustrating. Sometimes people make mistakes, and it happens to all of us, regardless of our background. We should extend a little grace to her, okay? She’s a musician, not a political figure.”Host Ana Navarro recognized that Jackson has the “right to endorse or support whoever she chooses,” but she argued that the singer hasn’t fully taken responsibility for her mistake.
After her interview in *The Guardian* was published, a statement from Mo Elmasri, who seemed to be Jackson’s manager, was shared with Buzzfeed, asserting that the comments were “based on misinformation.
Janet expresses her apologies for any confusion and recognizes the significance of accurate representation in public discussions. We value the chance to clarify this matter and will continue to focus on promoting unity.”