“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin said Monday that neighborhoods displaying large numbers of American flags make her feel “unsafe,” arguing that the Stars and Stripes has been appropriated by people she associates with racism and white supremacy.

Speaking during Monday’s broadcast, Hostin explained that seeing numerous American flags in a neighborhood causes her unease because, in her view, some individuals have transformed the flag into a symbol of racial extremism.

“There are times when I walk into a community and I see American flags all over the community and I suddenly feel unsafe, because there’s a section of this country that has co-opted the American flag and they equate being an American or an American flag with White supremacy and that should never be the symbol of White supremacy. But they have weaponized [the flag].”

Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin responded by emphasizing that the American flag represents every citizen, saying, “It belongs to all of us.” Hostin agreed with her, replying, “it does belong to all of us.”

Hostin noted that she had expressed similar concerns about the American flag several years ago on the program, indicating that her views have remained unchanged in 2026.

Her remarks followed comments from actress and guest co-host Michelle Buteau, who questioned the significance of celebrating America’s 250th anniversary over the Independence Day weekend.

“When you say this is the best nation — the best nation for who?” Buteau asked.

Hostin echoed the sentiment, responding, “Yeah, the best nation for who?”

Buteau then continued, “If we are celebrating 250 years — what are we exactly celebrating is what I want to know.”

The discussion arose during a segment focusing on a group of self-described neo-Nazis who were photographed riding a Washington, D.C., Metro train on the Fourth of July.