Sunny Hostin said America was a "failed experiment" Friday on "The View" as the panel debated President Donald Trump, national pride and America's approaching 250th anniversary.Hostin said her criticism went beyond embarrassment with the current administration."Why I am conflicted about this country because I feel that it is at this point a failed experiment, quite frankly," Hostin said."I am also discouraged by how this country is viewed by the rest of the world."The comment came after the co-hosts discussed Trump's plan to host a UFC event on the White House lawn as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
The conversation turned to whether Americans could be ashamed of Trump and his policies while still feeling proud of the country.Sunny Hostin argued that America is a "failed experiment," saying she is embarrassed by the government, Congress and the country’s standing abroad.(ABC/TheView)WHOOPI GOLDBERG ARGUES AMERICA IS 'DE-BALLED' AND UNSERIOUS ON THE WORLD STAGEHostin listed several reasons she said she was embarrassed by the United States."I’m embarrassed at our government," Hostin said.
"I’m embarrassed at our lack of healthcare.I’m embarrassed on the assault on the press.
I’m embarrassed of our Congress.I’m embarrassed by the criminal felon president that is in the Oval Office that has a UFC cage on the White House lawn."She said the country's global standing was also part of her concern."I’m embarrassed about all those things and I’m also embarrassed at how America is now seen across the globe," Hostin said.Alyssa Farah Griffin pushed back on the idea that criticism of the government should diminish national pride, saying she remains proud to be an American despite her objections to current policies.
(ABC/TheView)SUNNY HOSTIN BLAMES AMERICA AFTER CRITICS SAY SHE BRINGS UP RACE TOO OFTEN: 'EVERYTHING IS ABOUT RACE'"I don’t think that many Americans understand that we are part of a wonderful global community, and when you look at ...