After MSNBC host Rachel Maddow recently cut former President Trump's Iowa caucus victory speech because she couldn't broadcast “falsehoods,” including several on-air narratives in which she was debunked. The video went viral online, with conservatives repeatedly reminding her that the network was platforming her.
A video compilation of some of Maddow's most notorious inaccurate statements on MSNBC went viral on X this week, directly contradicting the host's assertion that the channel cannot air “things that are not true.”
This collection of clips, which has so far racked up more than 1 million views in just a few days, includes allegations that President Trump colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election. and her claim that the coronavirus vaccine prevented her from contracting the virus. From person to person.
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After MSNBC host Rachel Maddow refused to air former President Trump's Iowa victory speech because it was a “falsehood,” she recently shared a debunked article online live on air. It reminded me of something. (Getty Images)
The fourth edited clip features Maddow's refusal to broadcast President Trump's victory speech the night the caucuses returned. She justified the decision, telling MSNBC Opinion, “But as a news organization, knowingly broadcasting false material comes at a price.”
“That's the fundamental truth about our business and who we are. Therefore, his remarks tonight will not be broadcast live here. We will monitor them and will keep you informed of any news he releases.” ” she added.
But the edit provided immediate evidence that Maddow's points about President Trump's “falsehoods” were inconsistent with past questionable claims by the host.
The first clip features Maddow on her show on March 7, 2017, saying, “The Trump campaign not only benefited from Russia's interference in our presidential campaign. “It means they colluded, cooperated and were involved.” ” In the second clip, Maddow tells the audience on Oct. 29, 2021, the “real story” about “secret communications” between the Trump team and Russian financial institution Alfa Bank, and that both parties will He said he was “trying to cover it up” ahead of the 2019 election. .
But a 2023 300-page report by Special Counsel John Durham found evidence of collusion between Trump and Russia lacking and the investigation was based on “raw, unanalyzed, uncorroborated information.” revealed that it is based on.
Despite the anchor Simply write down the report When it dropped, it ruined the story she had been promoting for years.
The third clip in the compilation features Maddow's remarks from 2021, saying, “We now know that the vaccines are highly effective and stop the virus in all vaccinated people. “But the virus is not contagious, and the virus cannot be transmitted.” Then use that person to go somewhere else. ”
Maddow's claims there turned out to be false, as medical experts, including then-White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci, approved the COVID-19 vaccine in 2022.Don't be too protectiveSo to speak, it protects very well against infections, against serious illnesses that can lead to hospitalization and death. ”
Joy Reid accuses Christian Iowa of wanting white people to 'bow down' to people of color
In explaining her decision to omit former President Trump's speech, Rachel Maddow told MSNBC viewers that the channel cannot air “something that is not true.” (Screenshot from MSNBC)
Conservative critics criticized Maddow for X, seeing Maddow's inconsistent stance on the truth revealed by this compilation.
Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, commented: “A devastating series of videos detailing the failings of left-wing activist @maddow…”
Cattard, a pro-Trump political influencer, made comments on the video, calling Maddow “a haven for professional serial killers.”[sic]. ”
The Hodge Twins, a popular conservative commentator duo, said, “All corporate media is like this.''
YouTuber James Klug wrote: “I'm surprised people are still watching this propaganda.”
MSNBC did not immediately respond to FOX News Digital's request for comment.
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