We accept-we don’t have to believe everything people say, but you cannot boo people here, please. “No, no, no,” she exclaimed after several audience members groaned over Scott's suggestion that Disney is “radical left” and “indoctrinating” young children. Chris Sununu (R-NH) over his pro-gun stance. When Hostin pushed back by referencing the high rate of Black homelessness, Scott reminded the host that “you like people to be deferential and respectful” before asking her to allow him to finish answering her question.Įlsewhere in the lengthy interview, Goldberg once again chastised the live in-studio audience for booing their guest, echoing a similar moment last month when she scolded the crowd for jeering Gov. The two went back and forth over whether or not he actually was an exception, with Scott arguing that the nation has already experienced an African-American president and vice-president, along with two Black secretaries of state. “That is a dangerous, offensive, disgusting message to send to our young people today that the only way to succeed is by being the exception.” “One of the things I think about and one of the reasons why I’m on the show is because of the comments that were made, frankly, on this show, that the only way for a young African-American kid to be successful in this country is to be the exception and not the rule,” the presidential candidate stated. With Hostin wondering if he even believes systemic racism exists, Scott fired back that the host’s question itself was reckless. What is your definition of systemic racism?” You have indicated that you don’t believe in systemic racism. But we are not the rule,” she continued, adding, “At nearly every turn, these achievements were fought, threatened, and erased, most often by white violence. Maybe even Miss Whoopi Goldberg is the exception. “And my question to you is, I’m the exception, right? You’re the exception. Referencing Scott’s own impoverished upbringing, Hostin-who is Black and Latina-noted that she was also raised in the “projects amidst a lot of poverty and violence.”Īfter pointing out that Scott was the first Black senator elected from the South since Reconstruction, Hostin wondered why the lawmaker claims his life story “disproves leftist lies” when it appears he is the “exception,” by definition. It didn’t take long for the fireworks to start during Monday’s interview, which spanned half of the hourlong talk show. “I think it’s time for a conservative with a backbone to look those ladies in the eyes and say you do not have to be an exception to succeed in America,” he exclaimed at a campaign event last week. An administration fee will apply.Ahead of his scheduled appearance on The View, Scott lashed out at the hosts.
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