WATCH: Whoopi Goldberg Responds After Her Name Appears in Epstein Files

The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg is pushing back after her name surfaced in documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — insisting the mention does not mean what critics claim it does.

During Tuesday’s broadcast, Goldberg addressed the issue head-on after co-host Joy Behar raised the topic in the name of transparency.

“Yes. My name is in the files,” Goldberg confirmed, before asking producers to display what the documents actually said.

According to Goldberg, the reference involved an email exchange about potential travel arrangements to Monaco for a charity event connected to Julian Lennon’s White Feather Foundation. She said the email discussed whether a private plane could be arranged and included details about a Gulfstream G2 aircraft. The response, she noted, was ultimately “no thanks.”

“In other words, anybody can be on this list,” Behar said during the exchange.

“Well, this is my point,” Goldberg replied. “Because I’m telling you, when I tell you people are trying to turn me into… I wasn’t his girlfriend. I wasn’t his friend.”

“No, I didn’t get on the plane,” she said, adding that people are attempting to “drag” her based solely on the document mention.

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NEW: Whoopi Goldberg finally addresses her name appearing in Epstein documents and insists being listed does not mean guilt.

Behar: “Anybody can be on this list.”

Whoopi: “Anybody. Well, this is my point. Because, I’m telling you when I tell you people are trying to turn me… pic.twitter.com/jw1bIgiwVN

— David J Harris Jr (@DavidJHarrisJr) February 17, 2026

Goldberg also pushed back against what she described as guilt by association, noting that public figures frequently appear in documents for incidental reasons. “You used to have to have facts before you said stuff,” she said.

Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, maintained relationships with numerous high-profile individuals across political, business, and entertainment circles. Thousands of pages of court documents have been released over time, containing names of celebrities, politicians, and executives. Legal experts have repeatedly cautioned that appearing in the records does not automatically imply criminal conduct.

Goldberg’s defense mirrored that broader legal point. She maintained that the reference to her name was tied strictly to logistical travel discussions for a charitable event — not to any personal association.

Fallout connected to the scrutiny surrounding Epstein has led to several high-profile resignations across business and public leadership circles. Most notably, Kathy Ruemmler, the chief legal officer of Goldman Sachs, announced she would step down after newly surfaced emails revealed continued contact with Epstein after his earlier conviction. Around the same time, Thomas Pritzker resigned from leadership roles tied to Hyatt Hotels Corporation following document disclosures detailing past associations.

In Los Angeles, pressure has mounted on Casey Wasserman, head of the LA28 Olympic organizing committee, after Karen Bass publicly called for his resignation over documented ties revealed in recently released materials. While not all individuals facing scrutiny have resigned, the broader release of correspondence and records has intensified reputational concerns for executives, political figures, and global leaders whose names appeared in connection with Epstein’s social and professional network.