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Sunny Hostin Claims BLM Riots Involved Very Limited Property Damage

Megyn Kelly Show · Dems Celebrate George Floyd on Memorial Day, and AOC 2028 Rumblings, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 1325 · May 26, 2026

Megyn Kelly Show

Dems Celebrate George Floyd on Memorial Day, and AOC 2028 Rumblings, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 1325

"I just think we need to make it clear that there's can be no comparison between the Black Lives Matter movement and what we saw on January 6th. There were very limited destruction of property and violence during the uprising, the Black Lives Matter uprising."

The View co-host Sunny Hostin claimed BLM protests involved only limited violence and property damage, contradicting documented evidence. Insurance industry estimates put BLM riot damage at over $1 billion nationally, with roughly 14,000 arrests, 2,000 police officers injured, and at least 25 deaths. This compares to January 6th's millions in damage, 1,400 arrests, and 140 officers injured. Hostin's revisionist narrative drew immediate criticism for whitewashing the extensive violence and destruction.

About this episode

Host Megyn Kelly was joined by National Review's Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cook for an extended analysis of Democratic politicians prioritizing George Floyd tributes over Memorial Day, six years after Floyd's death. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued extensive social media posts honoring Floyd while providing minimal acknowledgment of fallen military members, with Walz skipping a Memorial Day event at Fort Snelling where 200,000 veterans are buried to instead dance at George Floyd Square. The conversation expanded to The View's Sunny Hostin claiming BLM riots involved only limited violence, contradicting documented evidence of over $1 billion in damage, 14,000 arrests, 2,000 injured officers, and at least 25 deaths. Kelly and her guests examined the ongoing revisionist history around the 2020 riots and the lack of accountability from Democratic leaders who encouraged the unrest. The episode covered Maine Senate candidate Graham Plattner's resurfaced posts mocking a Purple Heart recipient shot four times in Afghanistan, California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer defending trans athletes in girls' sports using debunked suicide statistics, and AOC's potential 2028 presidential run including her adoption of a preacher-style speaking voice at black churches. The discussion concluded with analysis of potential Iran deal negotiations and concerns about unfreezing Iranian assets while allowing them continued influence over the Strait of Hormuz.

Key takeaways

Tim Walz prioritized dancing at George Floyd Square over attending Fort Snelling Memorial Day program honoring 200,000 buried veterans.
Sunny Hostin falsely claimed BLM riots had limited violence despite $1 billion in damage, 14,000 arrests, 2,000 injured police, and 25 deaths.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Plattner leads Susan Collins by 8 points despite posts calling wounded Afghanistan veteran a dumb motherfucker who didn't deserve to live.
California's Tom Steyer defended biological males in girls' sports citing debunked suicide statistics contradicted by 2011 Swedish mortality study.
Supreme Court attorney Chase Strangio admitted under Alito's questioning no evidence exists that gender treatments reduce actual suicide among trans youth.
AOC launched unofficial 2028 campaign tour including speaking at black churches while adopting preacher-style vocal patterns despite representing Queens.
Kamala Harris leading early 2028 Democratic primary polls despite insiders telling Vanity Fair they've spoken to maybe one person out of 100 who wants her to run.