Carrie Underwood’s performance at the Trump Inauguration is defended by Whoopi Goldberg.

Carrie Underwood has found unexpected support from Whoopi Goldberg after facing backlash for agreeing to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration. On January 13, it was revealed that the 41-year-old country singer would take part in the event, which led to some controversy due to Trump’s divisive policies.

During The View on January 14, Whoopi expressed her backing for Carrie despite not personally aligning with Trump’s views. Whoopi stated, “People do what they do for whatever reasons. I stand behind her.”

Although her co-hosts, Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin, disagreed, Whoopi continued to support Carrie’s right to perform wherever she chooses. “If I believe I have the right to make up my mind to go perform someplace, I believe they have the same right,” she added. “I have to support.”

Whoopi clarified that while she wouldn’t be watching the inauguration herself, she respected Carrie’s decision. Carrie, in turn, later explained her reasons for accepting the invitation to perform, though the full details of her rationale were not disclosed at that time.