AceShowbiz - In the wake of Donald Trump's triumph in the 2024 presidential election, winning decisively over Kamala Harris with a sweeping Electoral College victory, the co-hosts of "The View" had much to say. Their reactions have sparked significant controversy and debate.

Sunny Hostin, visibly distressed on the program, delivered a passionate critique about the state of America and its electorate. Hostin expressed concern over the perceived "unfettered power" that Trump's victory bestows upon him, and she lamented what she sees as a rollback of civil rights, particularly for women and minorities. Dressed in black, Hostin articulated worries about her daughter growing up with "less civil rights."

"I'm profoundly disturbed… we know now that he will have unfettered power," she stated, attributing Trump's victory to "cultural resentment." This sentiment, Hostin noted, extended beyond policy issues and tapped into deeper societal divides. She also raised alarms about potential "mass deportation and internment camps" under Trump's administration.

Hostin specifically called out "uneducated white women" and Latino men as pivotal groups that contributed to Trump's win, much to the dismay of her co-host, Alyssa Farah Griffin. Hostin remarked, "Black women tried to save this country again, last night… what we do not have is white women, who voted about 52 percent for Donald Trump - uneducated white women is my understanding. You have Latino men actually, voting more for him."

Griffin, who also wore black, swiftly responded, suggesting that such labels could alienate voters. "I don't think white women like being called uneducated white women," she said. Eventually, Hostin revised her terminology to "non-college-educated white women" to align more accurately with polling data.

The rift between the co-hosts reflected broader national tensions. Whoopi Goldberg emphasized her personal refusal to acknowledge Trump by name while Ana Navarro attributed Harris' defeat to underlying racial and gender biases in American society. Navarro added, "I have no regrets."

These exchanges on "The View" quickly drew fire from social media users, particularly Trump supporters, who criticized Hostin and her co-hosts for their emotional responses and divisive rhetoric. Some users accused the hosts of having a "public meltdown" and labeled their discourse as counterproductive to national unity.

Despite the backlash, Hostin stood by her original claims, with the co-hosts of "The View" collectively presenting a picture of a deeply polarized nation grappling with complex identity politics and cultural divisions in the wake of a contentious election.

"The View" airs weekdays on ABC, continuing to serve as a vibrant platform for debate and discussion on pressing societal issues.