New York City politicians are calling on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for suggesting on air that a local bakery had declined to make “The View” co-host a batch of desserts for her birthday because of her political beliefs.

Staten Islanders do not discriminate based on political beliefs,” said New York City Councillor David Carr at a press conference on Friday. He was joined by fellow Republicans Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella and State Assembly Members Michael Tannousis,

Holtermann’s Bakery owner Jill Holtermann and other supporters defend the bakery after ‘The View’ personality Whoopi Goldberg accuses the business of denying her service over politics.