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Persecution Watchdog Responds to Whoopi Goldberg's America-Iran Comparison

07-01-2025
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Whoopi Goldberg. (Image credit: Carolyn Kaster, AP Photo/File)

Outrage, frustration, and shock recently surrounded “The View” host Whoopi Goldberg’s proclamation that seemed to claim life for Black Americans is similar to that of those living under Iran’s horrific dictatorship — a place where citizens have virtually no free speech or religious liberty.

Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern, a persecution watchdog, joined CBN News to fact-check Goldberg’s claims, explain the religious persecution situation inside Iran, and offer his perspective on why he believes the TV host’s contentions are wrong.

Here’s what he had to say:

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