Outrage as Joy Reid compares Mark Kelly to 'mayonnaise sandwich' while discussing Kamala Harris' VP pick

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: MSNBC host Joy Reid is facing flak after she compared Sen Mark Kelly (D-Az) to a "mayonnaise sandwich" on account of him being White, in a TikTok video she uploaded on Wednesday, August 7,

The remark was made by Reid as she shared her take on Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris' choice of running mate for the upcoming general election, which the latter announced on Tuesday.

Minnesota Gov Tim Walz became the Democratic vice presidential candidate for 2024, over two other shortlisted candidates - Kelly, and Pennsylvania Gov Josh Shapiro.

Joy Reid's comment on TikTok

Appearing on the platform in a laid-back gray sweatshirt and a cap, Reid is seen saying in the now-viral clip, "I gotta be honest, keep it real, this is not the (VP candidate) pick that I expected that she (Kamala Harris) would make."

"It did come down to the final three, as we understand it, and I thought she would go astronaut (Mark Kelly). Keeping it real. He to me would have been the 'safest,' most conventionally safe pick - White, super White. Like, you know, mayonnaise sandwich on Wonder Bread white. From a border state, he could have made a strong argument for her..." she continued.

The clip was uploaded on X by the group Libs of TikTok, where it has since garnered over a million views.

According to Outkick, 'mayonnaise' is a frequently used derogatory term for White people, often used in combination with other words such as 'mayonnaise sandwich,' and 'mayo crackers.'

Internet calls out Joy Reid over her remark

Netizens, especially conservatives, slammed Reid's statement on X and accused her of 'racism'. The following tweets demonstrate their sentiment.

"Does it bother anyone else how comfortable the mainstream left has come with discriminating against white people?" inquired a user.

"A race baiting professional," stated another.

"After all of the racist remarks Joy Reid has made over the years, she has learned she can get away with it. MSNBC won’t take any action. She is doing exactly what they want her to do," commented a third.

"What a racist disgrace of a woman," jibed a fourth.

"WOW - that is a racist statement! Why does she get away with this when others don't?" expressed a fifth.

"The people that choose to give this woman a platform and keep paying her to air her insane, racist views should be exposed and forced to explain how these views align with their own or their organization," demanded a sixth.

"She is the rudest and racist person. She should be fired from MSNBC," shared yet another.

"She really is crazy! Someone needs to help her and, by all means, get her OFF the air!" exclaimed an eighth user.

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