Sara Haines Calls Out Sunny Hostin’s “Narrow View” On Politics After Hostin Says Independent Voters Don’t Make Sense Under Trump Era

During the recent episode of The View, Sara Haines criticized Sunny Hostin for having a limited perspective on politics. The discussion began with the topic of former President Joe Biden’s ex-press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, switching from the Democratic Party to become an independent voter. Haines, who has been an independent for more than twenty years, viewed Jean-Pierre’s decision as a more genuine political stance.

Haines expressed her belief that politicians should focus on presenting their ideas without being bound by partisan politics or tribalism. When Joy Behar suggested that Jean-Pierre might eventually vote Republican, Haines disagreed, stating that being an independent allows her to assess candidates based on their merits rather than party affiliation.

Hostin, however, could not understand Haines’ perspective in the current political climate dominated by President Donald Trump. She argued that the Republican Party under Trump is drastically different from its previous form, making it challenging to align with their views.

Haines criticized Hostin for her narrow viewpoint, emphasizing the importance of independent thinking and not blindly following a particular party. Despite Hostin’s defense that the Republican Party has evolved, Haines remained steadfast in her belief in evaluating candidates based on their individual qualities rather than party labels.

The View can be watched on ABC on weekdays at 11/10c.