Whoopi Goldberg shared her take. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. After news of Carrie Underwood’s latest gig broke days ago, a number of commenters took to X and chastised the 41-year-old Grammy winner for choosing to take part.

"I stand behind her. If I believe I have the right to make up my mind to go perform someplace, I believe they have the same right," Goldberg said.

While Underwood sparked backlash among some Trump critics, Goldberg defended the "American Idol" star. "I stand behind her," she said. "If I believe I have the right to make up my mind to go perform someplace,