Sara Haines urged viewers not to let the president define their love of country, calling his years in office a brief moment in history. Ana Navarro noted people can be mortified by Trump specifically, not America. Sunny Hostin added she found the White House event tacky and was disturbed by a slur directed at Michelle Obama during the fight-night coverage.
The Friday episode captured a split among co-hosts weighing national pride against anger at the administration’s actions and rhetoric.