In the realm of progressive commentary, few figures elicit as potent reactions as Joy Reid, the former MSNBC host.
The 56-year-old has become a symbol for the far-left factions particularly engrossed in racial matters, a trait she shares with recently dismissed CNN host Don Lemon.
As we navigate through 2025, the public's patience with the race-focused narrative seems to be waning. Consequently, Reid's vociferous claims of rampant racism in the United States often provoke a surge of indignation and mockery.
However, Vice President J.D. Vance's response to Reid's recent racially charged tirade was neither of these.
Vance seemed to extend a sincere piece of advice to Reid. According to Western Journal, Reid had previously made waves during her appearance on the "Author Dialogues" podcast by Baldwin and Co. in March. She was joined by Ta-Nehisi Coates for a conversation that Baldwin and Co. characterized as an "awakening," rather than a mere intellectual discourse.
Reid's notable remarks, which resurfaced on Wednesday, included: "My mother was from Guyana, and so like they were the immigrants who came here on purpose and got the rude awakening," Reid recalled.
"My mother got the rude awakening like, 'Ooh, its racist here.'" Coates, who was in agreement with Reid, chuckled along as she added, "They didnt tell me that this was the land of opportunity, but not for me."
End Wokeness, a conservative content creator, highlighted Reid's comments, pointing out the irony of her lamenting a lack of "opportunity" while earning over $3 million annually. This figure was confirmed by Newsweek when MSNBC initially cancelled her show.
The majority of responses to Reid's comments, found under the reposts and comments of the clip, were strong disagreements and accusations of hypocrisy. Reid's claim of limited "opportunity," despite earning more in a year than some Americans will in their lifetime, was met with widespread criticism.
Vance, however, adopted a different stance. "Joy Reid has had such a good life in this country," Vance posted on Thursday. "Its been overwhelmingly kind and gracious to her. She is far wealthier than most." He continued, "Yet she oozes with contempt."
Rather than joining the chorus of angry responses directed at Reid, Vance chose a path of empathy. "My honest, non-trolling advice to Joy Reid is that youd be a much happier person if you showed a little gratitude," Vance advised.
In other news, Nicholas Roske, who confessed to an assassination attempt on Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, received a sentence of over eight years in prison on Friday. The sentence was handed down by Judge Deborah Boardman, a Biden appointee.
As we continue to navigate the complex landscape of public discourse, it's clear that the conversation around race and opportunity remains a contentious issue. While figures like Reid continue to voice their grievances, others, like Vance, offer a different perspective, suggesting that gratitude might be a more constructive approach.
Login