In a dramatic moment on The View, co-host Sunny Hostin was forced to issue a legal clarification regarding allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, just moments after presenting the claims as fact. The awkward about-face came live on air, leaving viewers questioning the credibility of the show’s narrative.
During the segment, Hostin claimed, “They discussed the fact that once [Gaetz] finds out that she’s 17, he stops having s*x with her.” But just three minutes later, Hostin was visibly flustered as she read a prepared legal note aloud, stating Gaetz has “long denied all allegations” and emphasizing that the Department of Justice investigation into him was closed with no charges filed.
The face she pulls before she starts:
Priceless
Gaetz has consistently maintained his innocence, calling the allegations “invented” and a political smear. Despite the DOJ clearing him after a three-year investigation, shows like The View continue to rehash the debunked claims.
Hostin’s reluctant retraction highlights a broader issue of media bias and the rush to present unverified allegations as truth. Viewers couldn’t miss her visible discomfort as she read the statement, practically swallowing her pride in the process.
This public stumble serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of biased reporting and the importance of sticking to facts—even on opinion-driven talk shows. For Gaetz, it’s another example of how media narratives can persist even when official investigations prove otherwise.
