Joy Reid’s latest meltdown on MSNBC was a spectacle, even by her standards.
The far-left host seemed positively flabbergasted at Donald Trump’s unapologetic approach to pressuring Hamas into releasing hostages. Her dramatic comparison of Trump to Tony Soprano, claiming he’s “muscling other countries” on social media, would be hilarious if it weren’t so detached from reality.
Here’s the deal: Trump, in his signature bombastic style, has made it crystal clear that there will be consequences if Hamas doesn’t release the hostages before his January 20, 2025, inauguration. He’s talking tough, yes—but against Hamas, the Iranian-backed terrorist group responsible for the October 7 attacks that killed over 1,200 people, wounded thousands, and sparked a multi-front conflict across the Middle East. Let’s not pretend this is a PTA meeting. It’s a war zone.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. President Trump is absolutely right. If the hostages are not returned by January 20th, every living Hamas member will be returned in body bags. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW pic.twitter.com/BGJC6LMfAZ
— Shabbos Kestenbaum (@ShabbosK) December 2, 2024
Reid’s outrage is almost comical. She fretted about Trump threatening the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—with tariffs if they move away from the U.S. dollar. As if defending America’s economic interests is some sort of mob tactic! Newsflash: strong-arm diplomacy is how you play hardball on the global stage, especially with adversaries who would love to see the U.S. weakened. Would Reid prefer we ask Hamas politely? Perhaps a handwritten note?
Her most baffling complaint was Trump’s ultimatum to Hamas: release the hostages, or there will be “all hell to pay.” What exactly does she take issue with? The fact that Trump is prioritizing the safety of American and Israeli lives? That he’s not mincing words about holding a terrorist group accountable? Reid’s pearl-clutching feels less like genuine concern and more like reflexive opposition to anything Trump does, no matter how justified.
HAHAHAHA Joy Reid is melting down over Trump joking about annexing Canada and threatening Hamas
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) December 4, 2024
Trump’s statement on Truth Social, calling out the world’s inaction and promising a decisive response if the hostages aren’t freed, underscores a critical point: leadership matters. His message isn’t just about rescuing the hostages; it’s about reasserting America’s strength on the world stage. After years of perceived dithering, Trump’s approach serves as a reminder that deterrence isn’t built on empty rhetoric—it’s built on the credible threat of action.
Meanwhile, Reid’s tirade about Trump jokingly threatening to annex Canada is a perfect example of her inability to distinguish hyperbole from policy. But hey, when you’ve got no substantive arguments, why not focus on a joke? The hostages in Gaza aren’t laughing, but it seems Joy Reid has other priorities.
