In a recent episode of Fox News' "America Reports," Whoopi Goldberg, the seasoned actress and moderator of "The View," found herself at the center of a fiery rant. The controversy arose after Goldberg defended comedian Hasan Minhaj's practice of embellishing stories for comedic effect.

Goldberg, in her defense of Minhaj, stated, "That’s what we do. We tell stories and then we embellish them." She went on to explain that comedians often tweak real-life events to make them more engaging for their audience. "If you’re going to hold a comic to the point where you’re going to check up on their stories, you have to understand a lot of it is not the exact thing that happened because why would we tell exactly what happened? It ain’t that interesting," she remarked. Goldberg emphasized that while comedians might sprinkle their narratives with elements of truth, their primary objective is to entertain, not to provide factual accounts.

However, her comments didn't sit well with some. On the September 19th installment of "America Reports," political commentator Kennedy didn't mince words, referring to Goldberg as "a bloated fartbag" and alleging that "most of what she says is irrelevant and untrue." Kennedy further accused Goldberg of "spinning falsehoods."

Despite the strong words, Kennedy's rant took an unexpected twist. She conceded that she actually agreed with Goldberg's perspective on comedic storytelling. Kennedy's main contention was with politicians and public figures who misrepresent their backgrounds or achievements. She cited examples like Elizabeth Warren's heritage claims and Richard Blumenthal's military service. "There are plenty of politicians, you know George Santos comes to mind, you know, that professional volleyball player who was a backup dancer for Madonna last week," Kennedy added, highlighting instances where individuals have allegedly lied to gain power or enrich themselves.

Kennedy clarified her stance, stating she doesn't take issue with entertainers who exaggerate for the sake of their craft. "It’s not like people are going to his show because he’s raising money to end racism. He’s making people laugh," she said about Minhaj. "And so if he’s stretching the truth or filling it out or adding color to it, I don’t have a problem with that. Like, all is forgiven if it’s funny."

Goldberg, who has been moderating "The View" since 2007, has often found herself in the crosshairs of critics. Yet, this recent episode underscores the broader debate about the boundaries of comedic license and the expectations audiences have of their entertainers.