Sunny Hostin breaks with 'The View' co-hosts, calls America a ‘failed experiment’

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Sunny Hostin sparked debate after calling the United States a "failed experiment" during a discussion about President Donald Trump, patriotism and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Sunny Hostin said America was a "failed experiment" Friday on "The View" as the panel debated President Donald Trump, national pride and America's approaching 250th anniversary. Hostin said her criticism went beyond embarrassment with the current administration. "Why I am conflicted about this country because I feel that it is at this point a failed experiment, quite frankly," Hostin said. "I am also discouraged by how this country is viewed by the rest of the world." The comment came after the co-hosts discussed Trump's plan to host a UFC event on the White House lawn as part of America's 250th birthday celebration. The conversation turned to whether Americans could b