Sunny Hostin brought up something she said isn’t getting enough attention—how the U.S. government, under Trump, accepted 59 white refugees from South Africa but has turned away people from places like Haiti and Afghanistan.
Hostin said that Afghan refugees—many of whom helped U.S. troops during the war in Afghanistan—are now being denied entry into the country.
“These are people who protected our soldiers,” she said, clearly frustrated.
She added that Haitian refugees are also being rejected, even though many of them are fleeing serious dangers at home.
That’s when Joy Behar jumped in and asked Hostin directly, “So, what do you think is the bottom line, Sunny?”
There was an awkward silence. Hostin seemed hesitant to say what she was really thinking.
But later in the conversation, things got more honest.
Alyssa Farah Griffin, another co-host and a former Trump staffer, agreed that the U.S. is not doing right by the Afghan people.
“It feels like we’re betraying them,” she said.
Behar didn’t hold back. She called it out plainly, saying,
“They’re not white people, that’s why they don’t want them here. It’s obvious.”
The audience was quiet for a second, but the message was clear—and powerful.
Sunny Hostin nodded and replied, “She said it, I didn’t.” That simple response showed that she agreed but didn’t want to be the first to say it out loud.
This moment really captured what a lot of Americans are thinking: Is the government treating refugees differently based on race?
The group didn’t stop there. They also talked about other political stories, including South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and her recent tough time in a Homeland Security Committee hearing.
Hostin said bluntly, “Having Kristi Noem be in charge of Homeland Security in and of itself is an insult.”
Behar clearly had strong feelings about Noem too. She didn’t say much, but when Noem’s name came up, she growled out loud—which made the audience laugh.
Still, the message was serious. The co-hosts weren’t afraid to speak their minds.
These kinds of conversations on The View spark strong opinions. They show how divided the country still is when it comes to issues like immigration, race, and political leadership.
Some viewers supported what Behar said. One online comment read, “Donald Trump and his cronies are the most corrupt Republicans I've ever seen,” from a man who said he’s been a Republican since Ronald Reagan’s time.
Others may disagree, but that’s what The View is known for—bold opinions, real talk, and not being afraid to speak the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.
The refugee discussion isn’t going away anytime soon. People across the country are paying attention. They want answers. Why are some people welcomed into America, while others are turned away?
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