Sunny Hostin told his co-host on ABC's “The View” on Friday. Political Research Institute in Chicago.
Partial transcripts as follows:
Buttigieg: What do we mean when we talk about diversity? Does it care about people's different experiences and ensure that no one is abused? Or do you want people to sit through training that looks like something? PortlandiaI have experienced it too. And if that's what comes to your workplace, it's how Trump Republicans are made.
Behar: So, do you agree with him that Dei's initiative has driven voters to Trump, and what else can be done to ensure that everyone is represented by an equal arena?
Hostin: Of course I like Pete, but I think he was very wrong.
Behar: Which part?
Hostin: That's all. I thought it was all deaf, right? There was a white man who was basically in charge of what happened between 1776 and 1965, right? Women, people of color, we are excluded from just equality, equality of opportunity, that's what we are. And when that equality stops coming into view from the perspective of a diversity program, equality now feels like an oppression of those at the top of the ladder. And, in my opinion, looking at the statistics, it's really clear from McKinsey, the consulting company Pete worked for. With diversity, equity and inclusion, it makes sense and we all agree that we want our workforce to reflect what our world looks like. I think I can.
Behar: I think he does that too.
Hostin: No, I think he is, but my question is really – I think we need to restructure the argument. If the problem is these programs, what is the solution? Should we just rely on the mercy of people like Elon Musk and the white billionaires to hire women and people of color?
Behar: No.
Hostin: Should we rely on businesses to make our workforce more diverse on our own? They didn't do that from 1776 to 1965, why do you think it's different?
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