Sunny Hostin, co-host of *The View*, has once again stirred the political pot with a scathing critique aimed at the Republican Party. 

In a recent segment, Hostin declared that the party has “lost their moral center” by moving on from the January 6th Capitol riot,

which she described as an “atrocity.” Her comments have ignited passionate debates about the current state of American politics, the lasting impact of the January 6th insurrection,

and the role of political parties in addressing the fallout.

The January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, in which supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results,

remains one of the most consequential events in recent American history.

The violent insurrection resulted in deaths, injuries, and significant damage to the Capitol. It has also led to numerous investigations and legal proceedings, with some of the individuals involved facing criminal charges.

However, as time has passed, many Republicans have shifted their focus away from the riot, with some even downplaying its significance.

Hostin, a vocal critic of the Republican Party, has repeatedly expressed her dismay at how the GOP has handled the aftermath of the attack.

During the segment on *The View*, Hostin stated, “The Republican Party has lost its moral center by moving on from this atrocity. We’re talking about an attempt to overthrow a free and fair election, and for many in the GOP to pretend it didn’t happen, or worse, to justify it, is unconscionable.”

For Hostin, the failure of the Republican Party to fully reckon with the January 6th insurrection is a betrayal of the principles the party once stood for.

She emphasized that the events of that day were not just an attack on the Capitol, but an assault on the democratic process itself. “We’ve seen Republicans downplay what happened that day. We’ve seen them try to rewrite history.

But the fact is, we cannot move on from something so damaging to the fabric of our nation,” she said.

Hostin’s comments reflect a growing frustration among many Democrats and other critics of the GOP, who argue that the party has become increasingly disconnected from its traditional values and moral obligations.

According to Hostin, the refusal to hold individuals accountable for their roles in the insurrection—including former President Trump—has allowed the GOP to embrace a more radical, divisive stance that puts party loyalty above the nation’s well-being.

The response from Republican leaders to Hostin’s remarks has been predictable, with many dismissing the criticism as partisan and politically motivated.

Some GOP members argue that the party has already dealt with the aftermath of January 6th and that it is time to focus on other issues, such as economic recovery, national security, and addressing rising inflation.

Others have pointed to the ongoing investigations into the riot as evidence that justice is being pursued, while downplaying the political fallout from the event.

However, Hostin’s assessment is not without merit. In the months following the Capitol attack, several Republicans, including high-ranking members of Congress, initially expressed outrage at the violence. Some even called for accountability for those responsible.

But as time has passed, the GOP has largely shifted its focus, with some members of the party aligning themselves with Trump’s narrative that the election was “stolen” and continuing to downplay the severity of the riot.

For many Democrats and political commentators, Hostin’s statement underscores a growing sense of moral and ethical disconnect within the Republican Party.

The insistence on moving past the January 6th insurrection, without a full reckoning of the events and their impact on the country, has left many questioning the GOP’s commitment to democracy, integrity, and the rule of law.

Hostin’s words also reflect the broader debate about the state of American politics, where ideological divides have become more entrenched, and political parties seem increasingly willing to sacrifice truth and accountability for short-term gain.

For Hostin and others on the left, the GOP’s reluctance to confront the reality of January 6th represents a dangerous shift away from democratic values.

As the nation moves further away from the events of January 6th, the debate over its legacy will continue to shape the political landscape.

For Hostin, the need for moral clarity and accountability has never been more urgent. “This is about the future of our country,” she said.

“If we don’t address the actions of that day, if we don’t hold people accountable, we risk losing the very principles that make this country great.”

Whether the Republican Party will heed Hostin’s warning or continue to downplay the significance of the Capitol insurrection remains to be seen.

What is clear, however, is that the events of January 6th will continue to reverberate through American politics for years to come, with the moral compass of the nation being called into question as both parties navigate the aftermath.