Folks, buckle up because MSNBC’s Joy Reid is at it again with her latest bout of melodrama. On Monday, Reid expressed her “very real concerns” about the aftermath of Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Her worry? That the media might “acquiesce” and let Trump pull off the ultimate magic trick: transforming into a sympathetic victim. Oh, the horror!
During a panel discussion with her echo chamber pals Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace, and former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Reid painted a grim picture. Apparently, the people she’s talked to are shaking in their boots, fearing that the media might let Americans forget that Trump is “the greatest purveyor and promoter of political violence … since George Wallace.” Yes, you heard that right. According to Reid, Trump’s the second coming of George Wallace.
“The universal reaction that I am getting, whether from civilians or professionals, is a deep concern and lack of confidence in the media at large,” Reid proclaimed. “Not us at this table or us at MSNBC, of course. We’re perfect! The fear is that the media will try to convince people that what they’ve been experiencing for the last five, six years didn’t happen.”
Reid went on, lamenting that the media might fail as “guardians of memory” and allow Trump, basking in his party’s glory, to rewrite himself as both a hero and a victim. “People are worried that Trump’s past actions will be overshadowed by his recent victimization,” she bemoaned.
Let’s break this down. Joy Reid and her MSNBC buddies are terrified that the media won’t hammer Trump enough. They’re scared that, after an attempted assassination, the public might actually feel bad for the guy. Imagine that! Trump, who has apparently been promoting political violence like he’s auditioning for a historical villain role, might get a shred of sympathy.
Reid’s comments highlight a serious issue: the desperation of some media figures to control the narrative at all costs. Her dramatic plea is a call to arms for journalists to maintain the “truth,” as defined by MSNBC. Because heaven forbid anyone forget the past five, six years of Trump’s presidency, or see him as anything other than the villain they’ve painted him to be.
Joy Reid fears that, after the assassination attempt on Trump, “the media will acquiesce” to Republicans and not label Trump “the greatest purveyor and promoter of political violence…since George Wallace.”
She doesn’t want Trump to “rewrite himself as a victim.” pic.twitter.com/f5QSVcYwkO
— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) July 15, 2024
In these turbulent political times, Reid’s insights are a stark reminder of the ongoing media circus. The real challenge isn’t just reporting the news but ensuring that it fits neatly into the pre-approved storyline. So, folks, stay tuned. The media’s battle to keep Trump in the villain’s corner is far from over, and Joy Reid is leading the charge.
Joy Reid recently compared Trump to Hitler, as she normally does, in an unhinged rant posted to social media.
The comparisons to Hitler play a role in radicalizing people to the point of wanting to assassinate Trump.
Joy Reid should be FIRED by MSNBC.
pic.twitter.com/TfIKfbKBFw— Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) July 15, 2024