Joy Reid Takes Claws Out Over Ron DeSantis In MSNBC Interview

Written By BlabberBuzz | Wednesday, 28 June 2023 04:30 PM
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Joy Reid Takes Claws Out Over Ron DeSantis In MSNBC Interview

Republican governor Ron DeSantis has faced scathing criticism from Joy Reid, host of MSNBC's The Reid Out, and Stuart Stevens, a senior advisor to the Lincoln Project.

Reid and Stevens denounced DeSantis and his campaign, labeling it as "fascist" and a "threat to what it means to be an American." The Lincoln Project, a political action committee, aims to safeguard the American Republic from Donald Trump and his supporters, often called MAGA.

Stuart Stevens, in particular, has been vocal in his condemnation of DeSantis, asserting that he is even "worse than Trump." Stevens, who has worked within the Republican party, expressed his difficulty in accepting DeSantis as a viable nominee for the presidency, stating, "it is a hard thing for a lot of us who worked in the party to accept" his rise in popularity.

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In an open letter addressed to DeSantis following his presidential bid announcement, the Lincoln Project criticized him, highlighting his tweet about Elon Musk. They accused DeSantis of aligning himself with an individual who allegedly supports the radical right, promotes political violence, and engages in a divisive culture war.

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Joy Reid, on the other hand, has consistently utilized the term "fascist" when referring to DeSantis. In a tweet from her account, Reid claimed that DeSantis's entire political philosophy revolves around combatting the "woke" movement, adding that he lacks empathy and embodies fascism in his approach.

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Most recently, The Reid Out Twitter account shared an article critical of DeSantis for his response to a question about the historical figure he would choose to have dinner with. DeSantis chose Christ and his disciples, prompting scrutiny and raising eyebrows.

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DeSantis, currently ranking second in numerous polls for the Republican Party nomination in the 2024 election, is subject to intense scrutiny from critics who argue that his campaign aligns closely with Trump's policies and rhetoric. As the race for the nomination unfolds, DeSantis will need to address these concerns and overcome the criticism leveled against him by figures like Joy Reid and Stuart Stevens.

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