Internet wants Joy Reid fired as she attacks 'White Christian' Iowa voters for backing Trump
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: MSNBC host Joy Reid has stirred controversy with her comments targeting 'White Christian' Trump supporters in Iowa, accusing them of seeking submission from people of color.
According to the New York post, in the aftermath of former President Donald Trump's victory in the Iowa caucuses, Reid expressed her concern about the support he received from this specific demographic.
Reid's conversation with PRRI's Robbie Jones
During a discussion with the panel of hosts, Reid highlighted a data point she had discussed with Robert "Robbie" Jones, the president and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and author of 'The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy'.
According to Jones, Iowa is about 61% white Christian, whereas the national average is approximately 41%. Reid questioned why this demographic consistently supports Trump despite his electoral losses.
She shared Jones' response, quoting him as saying, "They see themselves as the rightful inheritors of this country, and Trump has promised to give it back to them."
Expanding on Jones' remarks, Reid emphasized that for individuals who believe God has granted them ownership of the country, conventional considerations of electability become irrelevant.
She asserted that when a person identifies as a White, conservative Christian and views others as fraudulent or less real Americans, their primary concern becomes what they perceive as God's gift to them.
“All the things that we think about, about electability, about what are people gaming out, but none of that matters when you believe that God has given you this country, that it is yours, and that everyone who is not a White, conservative Christian is a fraudulent American, is a less real American. Then you don’t care about electability. You care about what God has given you.”
Unveiling Christian nationalism: Reid's bold analysis
Later in the show, Reid argued that this ideology is inseparable from its religious roots, labeling it as Christian nationalism within white evangelicalism. She stated, "This is now what white evangelicalism is. It is Christian nationalism."
Drawing from her earlier conversation with Jones, Reid reiterated that individuals with a particular mindset among white evangelical Christians believe they own the country and view immigrants, brown people, and individuals of other faiths as less legitimate Americans.
In a bold declaration, Reid contended that these individuals are not aiming to win people over through politics but, instead, seek unquestioning submission. She asserted, "What they're saying is, ‘We own this country, and everyone will bow down to us.’"
Reid's comments have sparked debate, raising questions about the intersection of religion, politics, and identity in the context of contemporary American society.
The controversy highlights the challenges faced by Democrats in addressing the evolving landscape of white evangelicalism and its connection to Christian nationalism.
As discussions on these issues continue, the role of faith and its impact on political perspectives remains a focal point of contention in the ongoing national conversation.
Controversy over Joy Reid's comments
Joy Reid's comments on white evangelicalism and Christian nationalism stirred a heated debate among Facebook users, with opinions ranging from criticism to outright calls for her dismissal.
One user wrote, "You know Joy, there’s no more astonishing racist, lying hypocrite and propagandist than you on broadcast TV. Congratulations to Trump for winning, and congratulations to you as the biggest racist Christ-hating hypocrite jackass in America."
Another replied, "Biggest racist on the book tube!!!!!."
A user commented, "Every comment I’ve heard this woman make is extremely racist! Talk about a double standard."
One replied, "Fire Joy Reid."
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