Liberal commentator Joy Reid delivered an impassioned response during MSNBC’s election night coverage as Donald Trump secured victory in Florida, describing the state as a stronghold for “extremely right-wing fascist” ideals.
Reid, speaking during live coverage of the 2024 presidential election, expressed dismay at Florida’s political direction as early results showed Trump taking a commanding lead in the state.
“It’s a pure Project 2025 in miniature in Florida,” Reid said, referring to what she characterized as a blueprint for a “right-wing, fascist type government” that Florida’s leadership represents.
The MSNBC anchor pointed to Trump’s recent public statements, particularly noting his comments about mass deportation and what she termed a “violent start to his dictatorship.” Reid questioned how such rhetoric could still garner substantial voter support.
As election results continued to favor Trump, Reid’s concerns extended beyond Florida. When Texas was called for the Republican nominee, she raised issues about voter suppression, specifically mentioning Black voters in Houston, Texas, who she described as “deeply suppressed.”
The coverage highlighted stark contrasts in media responses to the election results. While Reid voiced concerns on MSNBC, Fox News took a different approach, with their commentators celebrating Trump’s performance. Fox News was the first major network to project Trump’s victory, with anchor Bret Baier describing Trump as the “biggest political phoenix from the ashes” in U.S. political history.
Reid’s comments sparked immediate reaction from Trump supporters, with some calling for her removal from the panel.
As of late Tuesday night, Trump had secured major victories in several key states, including Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio, along with multiple Southern and Midwestern states. Betting markets showed Trump’s chances of reaching the required 270 electoral votes surpassing 90 percent.
By early morning Wednesday, it was clear that Trump secured a decisive victory, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris to reclaim the White House in a historic political comeback that reshapes American politics.
Trump, 78, surpassed the required 270 electoral votes after winning Wisconsin, marking a remarkable return to power nearly four years after leaving office. The victory makes him both the 45th and 47th president of the United States, an unprecedented distinction in American political history.
Vice President Harris was scheduled to deliver her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.
The election results revealed significant shifts in voter demographics, with Trump making modest gains among Black, Latino, and young voters compared to previous elections. Economic concerns and immigration policy emerged as key factors influencing voter decisions across multiple battleground states.
Trump’s economic platform resonated particularly strongly in Midwestern states, including Michigan, where concerns about inflation and economic stability influenced voter decisions. The election results indicated a significant realignment in traditional voting patterns across multiple regions.
