Sunny Hostin, co-host of “The View,” did not hold back her criticism of Democratic lawmakers 

who remained seated during former President Donald Trump’s address to Congress. 

On Wednesday’s episode of the talk show, Hostin expressed her disappointment that more members 

of Congress did not take a stand alongside Representative Al Green, D-Texas, after he was removed for disrupting Trump’s speech.

During the address, Green stood up and loudly proclaimed that Trump did not have the mandate to cut Medicaid. 

This outburst led to his removal from the chamber by order of House Speaker Mike Johnson. 

Hostin, however, believed that Green’s Democratic colleagues should have shown unity by walking out in solidarity.

“I expected the rest of his Democratic caucus, the rest of his colleagues, to walk out with him,” Hostin stated. She stressed that collective action is crucial in moments like these, adding, “Because alone you can survive, but together you thrive. That is the energy that we need.”

Hostin further emphasized the urgency of the situation, recalling White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s recent remarks about the need for Democrats to abandon conventional tactics. “We cannot do it the way we have in the past. This is not normal. It is a five-alarm fire,” she asserted.

Green’s removal from the House chamber drew attention for more than just his vocal opposition. He reportedly raised his cane while protesting, a gesture that sparked mixed reactions. Some viewed it as a passionate act of resistance, while others, including co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, criticized the optics.

Griffin, a former White House official, offered a different perspective, applauding Representative Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., for her composed response to Trump’s speech. “I thought that Elissa Slotkin was masterful, and I think she gave Democrats the winning message that they flailed to have,” Griffin noted. However, she was less supportive of the more theatrical protests on the House floor. “I don’t think that waving a cane is the optics that the Democrats want in this,” she added.

Beyond Green’s protest, other Democratic lawmakers also attempted to voice their disapproval. Several held up signs and paddles in opposition to Trump’s policies. Members of the progressive “Squad” took a different approach, writing live responses to the speech on whiteboards. Representative Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., was seen jotting down pointed messages such as “No king!,” “What about the immigrants that worked for you?,” and “That’s a lie!”

While these demonstrations were intended to make an impact, they were met with skepticism, even from within liberal circles. Late-night host Stephen Colbert took a jab at the protest strategies, mockingly holding up his own sign on his show that read, “Try doing something.”

Hostin’s remarks on “The View” reflected growing frustration among some Democrats and their supporters about the party’s response to Trump and his policies. She argued that playing by traditional political rules is no longer an effective strategy when facing an opponent who has, in her view, disregarded those same rules.

“You can’t play by the rules with a party that has thrown away the rule book,” Hostin said, calling for a more forceful approach to opposing Trump’s policies and rhetoric.

The debate over how Democrats should respond to Trump continues to divide opinions. While some, like Hostin, believe in more direct and dramatic actions, others argue that a measured approach, like Slotkin’s rebuttal, is more effective in persuading the public.

Green’s protest, the subsequent reactions from Democratic lawmakers, and Hostin’s critique highlight a broader question within the party: Should Democrats focus on bold, attention-grabbing actions, or should they prioritize calculated, strategic messaging?

As the political landscape continues to evolve, Democratic lawmakers will likely face increasing pressure from their base to take stronger stands against Trump and his policies. Whether they choose to heed Hostin’s call for solidarity remains to be seen, but the conversation about their approach to opposition is far from over.

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