Whoopi Goldberg addresses 'conversation' over her Lindsey Graham gay joke on The View : 'It was a joke, guys' - Yahoo Entertainment

During a conversation with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about Graham's conservative views on abortion and same-sex marriage, Goldberg seemed to make a joke about Graham's sexuality before the show went to a commercial break.

"Senator Graham said maybe about a month ago, in early August, that he believes, when it comes to marriage, when it comes to abortion, it's for the states to decide, so, Senator Graham, what changed?" Jean-Pierre asked, to which Goldberg responded: "Well, maybe he's getting married?

Sometimes I make jokes, and it was a joke, nothing more than that," the outspoken, Oscar-winning actress said.

Fans responded to Goldberg's remarks on Twitter, with many defending the joke about Graham's sexuality.