Sen. Tim Scott criticizes ‘The View’ hosts for offensive racial claims.

Presidential hopeful Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) didn’t hold back when he appeared on “The View” and called out the hosts for their dangerous and offensive claims about race.

Pushing an Ideology of Victimization

During the June 5th episode, Scott got into a heated exchange with co-host Sunny Hostin about the progress made by black Americans over the past several decades. He accused the hosts of pushing an ideology of victimization on black Americans that doesn’t correspond with reality.

“That is a dangerous, offensive, disgusting message to send to our young people today that the only way to succeed is by being the exception.”

Scott went on to cite examples of successful black figures like former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, and former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice.

Personal Experience

The issue is a personal one for Scott. Born to a single mother, Scott raised himself out of poverty through his mother’s encouragement. He has long used his own story as a case in point of the opportunity the United States provides, and in his May 22 speech announcing his candidacy for president, he hit the same theme, declaring that opportunity still exists in the United States.

“My momma worked 16-hour days as a nurse’s aide—changing bedpans and rolling patients,” he said. “It was hard work. It was not glamorous.

“Those 16-hour days put food on our table. And kept our lights on. They empowered her to move her boys out of a place filled with anger into a home full of love.

“My mom’s work ethic taught me there is dignity in all work.”

Accusations of Not Understanding Systemic Racism

But the feud with “The View” hosts is not the only time that Scott, a black man, has been accused of failing to understand the plight of black people in the United States. In May, Joy Behar, a white woman who hosts The View, accused Scott of not “understanding the systemic racism that African Americans face in this country.”

Conclusion

Scott’s message is clear: the United States provides opportunities for all, regardless of race. It’s time to stop pushing an ideology of victimization and start empowering young people to succeed.