Staff Reports
The latest episode of Joy Reid’s never-ending saga of Trump Derangement Syndrome has reached new heights of absurdity, leaving viewers again questioning just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Reid, a prominent figure on MSNBC, recently found herself in a frenzy over President-elect Donald Trump’s tongue-in-cheek suggestion that Canada should consider becoming the 51st state of the United States. This comment, which was clearly meant in jest, sent Reid spiraling into hysteria as she grasped at straws to craft a narrative of impending chaos.
In typical Reid fashion, her commentary was laced with paranoid overtones that pinpointed Trump as a nefarious figure akin to a mob boss. This framing reveals the desperation of many on the left who have fortified their vitriol against a strong leader who doesn’t play by their rules. Instead of recognizing the humor behind a harmless quip, Reid depicted Trump’s suggestions and social media posts as existential threats, highlighting a disconnect from the everyday realities faced by Americans.
Joy Reid is having a MELTDOWN over Donald Trump trolling Canada.
We literally get 4 years of this! 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/rQcJ0LlBks
— American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) December 4, 2024
While other media outlets celebrate robust discussions around policies and governance, Reid so often seems more concerned with indulging in melodrama. She didn’t stop at simply manufacturing outrage over Canada’s hypothetical statehood; she also launched into a tirade about Trump’s supposed threats regarding tariffs and international relations. It appears Reid has taken to the high road of sensationalism, as she breathlessly elaborated on the notion that Trump is plotting to invade Mexico and stiff-arm BRIC countries with crippling tariffs—a wild leap that defies any substantial evidence.
The most baffling element of Reid’s rant, however, relates to her interpretations of Trump’s stance on hostage negotiations in the Middle East. Her reactions implied that she would prefer a lax approach to terrorists rather than a strong stance pushing for the release of innocent hostages. This inconsistency raises eyebrows about the priorities embraced by those like Reid who prefer politically correct platitudes over direct outcomes for human lives.
As if Reid’s melodrama over Canada wasn’t bizarre enough, there was her fixation on a meme Trump posted online—a clear indication of just how far her fixation has taken her. A supposed AI-generated image of Trump proudly standing next to the Canadian flag became a focal point of her derision. One would think a seasoned commentator would recognize a joke when they see one, yet Reid appeared to seize the opportunity to add another layer of absurdity to her commentary. Her insistence on “fact-checking” memes further exemplifies the lengths to which she will go to paint an unflattering picture of the former president, even studying the whims of social media as if they were earnest policy proposals.
In the end, Reid’s tirade about Trump’s hypothetical annexation of Canada is emblematic of the broader narrative arc of leftist media’s ongoing obsession with discrediting the Trump presidency. Rather than engage in substantive dialogue about the real issues faced by Americans, Reid and her ilk have become entrenched in a spiraling spiral of outrage. As the ratings continue to tumble for networks reliant on such inflammatory coverage, one has to wonder if the Hot Mess Express will eventually derail, leaving only echoes of their shrill cries in its wake.
