During MSNBC’s coverage of the 2024 presidential election results, liberal commentator Joy Reid expressed strong views about Florida’s political leanings as Donald Trump gained a significant lead in the state. She went on to describe Florida as a bastion for “extremely right-wing fascist” ideals.
Reid, in her live commentary, voiced her disappointment over Trump’s strong showing in Florida, which she ascribed to what she called a “right-wing, fascist type government” blueprint, represented by the state’s leadership. This blueprint, she labeled, “Project 2025.”
Reid further scrutinized Trump’s prior public statements, particularly his remarks on mass deportation and the commencement of what she called a “violent dictatorship.” She also questioned how such language could still attract significant voter support.
As Trump continued to lead in the election results, Reid expressed broader concerns. When Texas was claimed by the Republican nominee, she brought up issues of voter suppression, specifically highlighting the situation of Black voters in Houston, Texas, whom she portrayed as “deeply suppressed.”
Different media outlets had varying reactions to the election results. While Reid voiced her worries on MSNBC, Fox News commentators, on the other hand, hailed Trump’s performance. Fox News, with anchor Bret Baier leading the coverage, was the first major network to predict Trump’s victory, with Baier praising Trump as the “biggest political phoenix from the ashes” in U.S. political history.
Reid’s commentary incited immediate reactions from Trump supporters, some of whom called for her removal from the panel.
By late Tuesday, Trump had won several key states, including Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio, as well as numerous Southern and Midwestern states. According to betting markets, Trump’s odds of securing the necessary 270 electoral votes exceeded 90 percent.
By early Wednesday, Trump had clinched a decisive victory, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a historic political comeback that has implications for the future of American politics.
Trump, aged 78, surpassed the required 270 electoral votes after winning Wisconsin, marking a remarkable return to power nearly four years after his departure from office. This victory makes him both the 45th and 47th president of the United States, an unprecedented feat in American political history.
Vice President Harris gave her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.
The election results showed marked shifts in voter demographics, with Trump making modest gains among Black, Latino, and young voters compared to previous elections. Economic considerations and immigration policy were identified as key factors influencing voter decisions in multiple battleground states.
Trump’s economic agenda particularly resonated in Midwestern states, including Michigan, where concerns about inflation and economic stability played a significant role in shaping voter decisions. The results indicated a considerable realignment in traditional voting patterns across several regions.