‘The View’ Co-Host Sunny Hostin Forced to Read Legal Disclaimer On-Air After Making Remarks About AG Nominee Matt Gaetz
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin faced an awkward moment on Tuesday after being forced to read a legal disclaimer on live television following her harsh criticism of Matt Gaetz.
The incident occurred as the co-hosts were venting about “child trafficking” and “child sex crimes.” Hostin, being a former prosecutor for the Department of Justice, decided to share her input on Gaetz being nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next attorney general.
Gaetz has faced criticism over 2021 allegations that he had sexual contact with a 17-year-old high school student along with allegedly paying young women for sex. The former Florida representative has continuously denied any wrongdoing.
“Within the Department of Justice, you know, you have the sex crimes unit, which is what I was a part of. Child sex crimes and child trafficking,” said Hostin, per the Daily Mail. “How could you nominate someone with allegations of child trafficking or trafficking across state lines and having sex with a 17-year-old?”
Moments after taking a shot at both Trump and Gaetz, co-host Whoopi Goldberg directed her attention to Hostin.
“Sunny, you have a legal note,” she told Hostin, who appeared emotionless.
“I do, Whoopi, thank you,” she replied.
Hostin appathetically read the statement out loud, indicating that Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing.
“Matt Gaetz has long denied all allegations, calling the claims, quote, ‘invented,’ and saying in a statement to ABC News that ‘this false smear following a three-year criminal investigation should be viewed with great skepticism,’” Hostin read aloud from the teleprompter.
“The DOJ investigation was closed with no charges being brought.”
The statement was regarding Hostin telling millions of viewers that Gaetz had sex with a 17-year-old as if it were fact and not just allegations. After the statement was read, Goldberg quickly cut to a commercial break, and the topic was never again discussed.
While the co-hosts moved on, social media users were just getting started, pointing out Hostin’s awkward moment.
“This looks like a hostage video,” wrote X account End Wokeness.
Look at Sunny Hostin’s face. This looks like a hostage video. 🤣
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) November 20, 2024
Conservative commentator Chad Prather called the moment “pure gold.”
Since Trump’s historic victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, the co-hosts of “The View” have become increasingly unhinged. They’ve been stewing and ranting about Trump and the individuals he’s selected for his cabinet on a daily basis.
Resist the Mainstream reported last week that ABC News is exploring ways to make its shows, including “The View,” more pro-Trump to appeal to conservative audiences.
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