ABC’s legal analyst Sunny Hostin said Friday on ABC’s “The View” that Latino and black Republicans are an “oxymoron” while discussing White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre being named the first black and openly LGBTQ White House Press secretary.
Discussing a potential conflict of interest because Jean-Pierre is married to CNN reporter Suzanne Malveaux, Guest co-host Lindsey Granger said, “I was a producer for a decade before I was on air. I understand the behind-the-scenes of television and working in it.”
She added, “I’m not accusing of these women of doing anything unsavory, but I’m saying there is potential that there could be a conflict of interest.”
Co-host Ana Navarro said, “Okay, I know this may be a novel point, a novel idea for a person who is a supporter of Trump, but there are people being capable of being related and not having ethical issues.”
Granger said, “There are many things I don’t stand by that Trump did. Trump has done things that are racist. I’m a black woman first, so always understand that. But I do say that I have many conservative values that I will talk to you about.”
Hostin asked, “Are you Republican?”
Granger said, “Yes.”
Hostin said, “I feel like that’s an oxymoron, a black Republican.”
Granger asked, “You feel like it’s an oxymoron?”
Hostin affirmed, “Yes.”
Pointing at Navarro, Granger said, “Why your friend right here is a Republican?”
Hostin said, “I don’t understand either of you.”
Granger shot back, “You don’t understand yourself.”
Hostin said, “I understand myself. I don’t understand either of you.”
She added, “I don’t understand black Republicans, and I don’t understand Latino Republicans.”
Navarro said, “Today, this is not about me. It’s not about you. It’s about celebrating Karine Jean-Pierre.”
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