MSNBC's primetime anchors and hosts sparked controversy with a string of inflammatory comments during their coverage of the Republican National Convention, including comparing President Biden's COVID recovery to surviving an assassination attempt and alleging that GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance dropped "Easter eggs of White nationalism."
During their coverage of the RNC, MSNBC's hosts made a series of eyebrow-raising remarks that have drawn widespread criticism.
MSNBC Hosts Engage in Outrageous Remarks During RNC Coverage, Likening COVID Diagnosis to Assassination Attempt
Alex Wagner, an MSNBC host, accused GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance of espousing "Easter eggs of White nationalism" for expressing a desire to be buried in his family's plot in Kentucky. Wagner interpreted this statement as revealing a belief in the supremacy of whiteness and masculinity.
Joy Reid, another MSNBC host, made a highly controversial comparison between President Biden's recovery from COVID-19 and former President Donald Trump's survival of an assassination attempt. She suggested that Biden's recovery demonstrated his strength, likening it to Trump's resilience after being shot at a rally.
MSNBC Hosts Engage in Outrageous Remarks During RNC Coverage, Likening COVID Diagnosis to Assassination Attempt
Reid also questioned the circumstances surrounding Trump's injuries, speculating that he had capitalized on the situation for a "photo op." She raised concerns about the dangers of political violence and suggested that Trump could not evade the consequences of his own rhetoric.
Rachel Maddow, another MSNBC host, scrutinized Vance's love for the "Lord of the Rings" series, suggesting it had connections to the "far right." She drew parallels between Vance's venture capital firm, named Narya, and the Aryan race.
MSNBC Hosts Engage in Outrageous Remarks During RNC Coverage, Likening COVID Diagnosis to Assassination Attempt
Nicolle Wallace, an MSNBC host, displayed visible frustration while discussing President Biden's interview with NBC's Lester Holt. She criticized Biden's response to questions about aggressive rhetoric directed at Trump, arguing that he should have condemned domestic violent extremism.
Michael Steele, another MSNBC host, was accused of promoting "conspiracy theories" after questioning whether Trump's ear was hit by a bullet during the assassination attempt. He highlighted the lack of medical reports and demanded more clarity on the extent of Trump's injuries.
MSNBC Hosts Engage in Outrageous Remarks During RNC Coverage, Likening COVID Diagnosis to Assassination Attempt
MSNBC's hosts also faced criticism for their reaction to the temporary cancellation of "Morning Joe" on Monday. The show's hosts alleged that their program was pulled off the air out of fear of them making controversial remarks about Trump following the assassination attempt.
MSNBC denied these claims, but the incident raised questions about the network's commitment to balanced coverage and its potential censorship of dissenting opinions.
MSNBC Hosts Engage in Outrageous Remarks During RNC Coverage, Likening COVID Diagnosis to Assassination Attempt
Overall, MSNBC's coverage of the RNC and the aftermath of the Trump assassination attempt was marked by incendiary rhetoric, controversial remarks, and accusations of bias. The network's hosts drew criticism for their inflammatory language and seemingly biased interpretations of events.
