In a recent episode, Joy Reid from MSNBC went off on a concerning and shocking rant when faced with a potential victory for former President Donald Trump on Super Tuesday. The MSNBC host is known for her left-wing views and her controversial rants, but her reaction to Trump’s success may have crossed a new line. As seen in a clip shared by user Eric Abbenante on the social media platform X, Reid unleashed a series of unhinged left-wing conspiracy theories as she saw Trump dominating the Super Tuesday states.
Sitting on a panel with other left-wing personalities such as former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki and MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, Reid confidently claimed that Trump supporters were voting solely based on race and their fear of an “invasion” of people from different cultures. She went on to say that these voters were resentful of not being able to get the jobs they wanted because a black person got it instead. Reid also accused them of wanting to drive all non-white people out of colleges and getting rid of any efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
Later in the night, as seen in a clip shared by The Post Millennial, Reid continued her tirade against Trump and his supporters. She claimed that the pandemic was the only crisis during his tenure as president, and that Trump had completely botched the handling of it. Additionally, she made the ridiculous argument that Trump looks better for his age because he spent the majority of his time playing golf, unlike President Joe Biden.
Joy Reid: "They're voting on race. They're voting on this idea of an invasion of brown people over the border."
Jen Psaki was shocked that immigration was the number one issue for voters.
"Trump has indoctrinated people with this fear"
Rachel Maddow: "When there's a Democrat… pic.twitter.com/fxoYKffFxv— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) March 6, 2024
These comments from Reid were not only out of touch but also completely false. No conservative has ever voiced a desire to kick black people out of college. The Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action in college admissions because it was found to be a discriminatory policy against whites and Asians, not because they had a vendetta against black students. This ruling was aimed at making college admissions more fair for all applicants.
Furthermore, the concern about illegal immigration is not just about job security. With recent cases like the murder of Laken Riley, people are worried about the influx of crime and the number of undocumented criminals and gang members crossing the border. This is not a matter of race, but of safety. Securing the border not only protects American citizens from crimes committed by undocumented individuals but also helps stop drug and child trafficking.
Joy Reid: "The reason [Trump] doesn't look old like Biden looks older, the Presidency ages you when you do the job … Donald Trump looks the same as when he ran because he was playing golf the whole time." pic.twitter.com/Nee00SX1Zf
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) March 6, 2024
Reid’s Trump Derangement Syndrome seems to prevent her from seeing events objectively and causes her to reveal her disdain for the average American voter. It is troubling to see a prominent media figure like her spew such false and damaging narratives about the motivations of Trump supporters. Her rant not only shows her lack of understanding about the issues at hand but also exposes her contempt towards those who hold different political beliefs.