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,

The View' moderator Whoopi Goldberg revealed she supports Carrie Underwood's right to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration: 'I stand behind her.'

Whoopi Goldberg is standing up for Carrie Underwood after the country star found herself in the line of fire after agreeing to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. On Tuesday's episode of "The View,

Goldberg, an outspoken critic of Trump, defended Underwood’s right to perform while clarifying that she herself would not be watching, reported Entertainment Weekly. CARRIE UNDERWOOD TO PERFORM AT TRUMP INAUGURATION: After her decision was met with backlash from some, #TheView co-hosts weigh in. pic.twitter.com/sGOXbhpujq

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.

Whoopi Goldberg supports Carrie Underwood’s right to perform at Trump’s inauguration but says she won’t watch.

Carrie Underwood is expected to sing 'America the Beautiful' shortly before President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on Monday.

Carrie Underwood's decision to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony has been both praised and reviled by fans and fellow celebrities. Even before Underwood took to the

In fact, her streaming numbers actually fell on Inauguration Day. According to entertainment data analysts Luminate, her music was streamed 1.46 million times on Monday January 20, down six percent from the previous Monday when it was streamed 1.

It looks like we’re not the only ones unhappy with Carrie Underwood betraying her gay fans by performing at the inauguration of the country’s most empowered bigot. Ariana Grande may have thrown some subtle shade by liking a post telling the country music singer to “find the note.