Staff Reports
The recent news of Joy Reid’s imminent departure from MSNBC has sent political shockwaves through the media landscape, but none more pronounced than President Donald Trump’s pointed commentary. Reid, a vocal critic of the former president, has found herself on the chopping block amid a significant restructuring at the liberal network. While some may view her cancellation as a shocking development, Trump seems convinced it is long overdue.
MSNBC’s new president, Rebecca Kutler, is leading the charge in this shake-up, signaling a pivot away from the left’s relentless Trump-bashing. The much-anticipated last broadcast of Reid’s show, The ReidOut, is set for this week, after more than a decade of her prominent presence on the network. Reid, since 2011, has built a brand around her critiques of conservatives, with her show becoming a prime outlet for leftist rhetoric. Reports indicate that her timeslot will soon be filled by a new trio of hosts, including Symone Sanders-Townsend, a former spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other familiar faces from the liberal media circuit.
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Trump’s take on Reid’s termination could best be described as a jubilant victory lap. Far from expressing sympathy for Reid, he bluntly described her as one of television’s least talented individuals, labeling her as a “mentally obnoxious racist.” He remarked that her abysmal ratings — which could probably be outperformed by a series of test cards — warranted her dismissal ages ago. The sheer lack of engagement from viewers, he pointed out, reflected not only poorly on Reid but on the entire operation at MSNBC.
The former president wasn’t content with just a little jab at Reid; he broadened his critique to include other liberal mainstays at MSNBC. Trump’s scorn extended to Rachel Maddow, who he accused of ducking out of work due to dismal ratings. And who could forget Al Sharpton, whom he aptly termed the “LOW IQ Con Man,” questioning how he continues to hold his spot on the airwaves. Such pointed commentary serves to highlight the stark difference between Trump’s candid feedback and the polished, often obfuscating walls of mainstream liberal media.
In essence, Trump’s disdain for both Reid and the broader MSNBC framework encapsulates his ongoing battle against what he perceives to be a biased media landscape — one that he asserts acts as a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party. For Trump, this is more than just a hint of schadenfreude; it’s a call for accountability, suggesting that these networks should face repercussions for their perceived propaganda. After all, according to him, fake news isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a downright “UNPARDONABLE SIN.”
