MSNBC host Joy Reid tried this: explain Why did some Americans rightly choose to cut friends and family out of their lives because of their support for President-elect Donald Trump?
“They're scared. Authoritarianism and fascism are legitimate things to fear.”
Reid weighed in on the side of marginalization, diving into the social media debate over whether it's appropriate to remove people over political conflicts.
“It's natural for people to be wary. They have reason to be wary. If you vote for it, people may not feel as confident that they're safe with you,” Reid said. said.
“This is not strange. Fear for you is a legitimate emotion,” she added. “And the feeling that if this thing goes further south, you might not be someone you can trust. Authoritarian states are moving south rapidly, things are getting ugly, people are being asked to do something, You start kicking people out, pointing people out, and turning people against you.” ”
Mr. Reid is known for his historic left-wing views and anti-Trump commentary. In the aftermath of the historic election, Reid mocked liberal white women and said black women would not join them in protesting Trump's second term.
“If you're willing to vote yes on this, people may not feel as confident in you anymore. That's a reality and you have to accept that.” She continued in her latest video.
“If people think they can vote for what they see as their downfall, but still demand that we remain calm and spend Thanksgiving together, what are people so upset about? “You're kind of missing the point about whether or not there are any,” she concluded. “They're afraid. It's natural to be afraid of authoritarianism and fascism. So maybe it's time to take a step back.”
The video is circulated It has received over 730,000 views on social media.
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