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MSNBC’s Joy Reid is at it again. During a recent episode of The ReidOut, Reid compared Republican ads from the 2024 election cycle to propaganda tactics employed by the Nazis during World War II, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

MSNBC's Joy Reid compares Tennessee not giving gender-altering care to minors to Nazi Germany because of course she does "Targeting trans people isn't new. It is an age old tradition which Nazi Germany did with brutally violent ends in the 1930s." pic.twitter.com/NjGuCigrDr

— Alex Christy (@alexchristy17) December 5, 2024

This jaw-dropping statement highlights how detached Reid—and by extension, MSNBC—has become from the concerns of everyday Americans.

It’s hardly surprising that rumors suggest MSNBC’s president may soon step down. After all, the network continues to sink deeper into irrelevance. With commentary like this, it’s no wonder viewership has dwindled.

The network’s inability to connect with its audience is a self-inflicted wound, as evidenced by Reid’s rant.

During her segment, Reid lamented Tennessee’s law banning “gender-affirming care” for minors, a case currently before the Supreme Court. She claimed the law reflects an “age-old tradition” of targeting transgender individuals, likening it to Nazi Germany’s atrocities in the 1930s.

She didn’t stop there. Reid also criticized Republicans for spending $215 million on so-called “anti-trans” ads, including prominent spots from the Trump campaign, and accused them of exploiting Americans’ “fear of the transgender community.”

Parents have expressed genuine concerns about ideologies influencing their children through schools, entertainment, and government. The recent election results reflect a clear stance from Americans, signaling opposition to policies they believe overstep boundaries regarding cultural and social issues.

Yet, Reid and her liberal allies refuse to grasp this reality.

She also attempted a wildly misplaced comparison, claiming more children are exposed to gun violence (an estimated three million) than there are transgender Americans of all ages.

According to Reid, this makes the GOP’s focus on trans issues not only misguided but somehow akin to Nazi-era policies. While one might expect inflammatory rhetoric from Reid, invoking the horrors of the Holocaust to score political points is a new low, even for her.

This nonsense underscores why many Americans are tuning out MSNBC altogether. People are tired of being lectured by pundits who view them as backward for rejecting extreme ideologies.

The ads resonated because they addressed real parental concerns, not because they incited baseless fear.

MSNBC may need to reevaluate its programming as some viewers express frustration with divisive commentary. The network risks further alienating its viewership without adjustments to address audience concerns.

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Key Republican senators are wavering in their support for several of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees, which could upend their confirmation prospects.

Four of Trump’s picks are facing scrutiny from within his own party:

• Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense
• Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary
• Kash Patel as FBI Director

Below 9 Republican senators are likely to vote against President Trump’s cabinet appointments:

• Lisa Murkowski
• Susan Collins
• Bill Cassidy
• Joni Ernst
• Thom Thillis
• John Cornyn
• Mitch McConnell
• Todd Young
• John Curtis

According to the Daily Caller’s Henry Rodgers, the threat extends beyond traditional GOP sceptics.

Rodgers noted that South Dakota Senators Mike Rounds, John Thune and Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy, have emerged as potential swing votes in the upcoming confirmation battles.

Hegseth’s nomination has been plagued with unproven sexual assault allegations.

Meanwhile, reports emerged that Trump is exploring a potential last-minute change to his Defense Secretary nomination, considering replacing Hegseth with former rival Ron DeSantis.

Media outlets are also reporting stories suggesting issues with alcohol and personal conduct.

RINOs have also used Gabbard’s previous meeting with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to raise concerns about her views on foreign policy.

However, Rodgers noted that Gabbard defended her position, stating, “I will never apologize for doing all that I can to prevent more of my brothers and sisters from being sent into harm’s way.”

RFK Jr.’s nomination also drew criticism about “scientific backing” for his claims about water fluoridation, despite it being proven true.

Kash Patel is also facing a battle over his intentions to reform the FBI following its investigations of Trump during his first term.

Senator Collins took a cautious approach regarding Patel, saying, “I don’t know Kash Patel. I had heard his name, but I don’t know his background, and I’m going to have to do a lot of work before reaching a decision on him.”

Senator Mike Lee of Utah urged colleagues to unite behind Trump’s choices, stating, “Donald Trump survived attempts to kill him and have him imprisoned through a perversion of America’s justice system.”

“The American people elected him again to smash Washington corruption with a hammer, and gave him a mandate to choose the right team to do it,” he continued, as highlighted by Rodgers.

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Projection is what Democrats do best as former president Barack Obama recently demonstrated after he accused Republicans of weaponizing the justice system against their political enemies and rigging the election.

So Obama has just perfectly described what Democrats have been doing to President-elect Donald Trump these past four years

During an appearance at the ‘Democracy Forum, Obama said:

“Since total victory is impossible in a country politically split down the middle, the result is a doom loop of government gridlock, even greater polarization, wilder rhetoric, and a deepening conviction among partisans that the other side is breaking the rules and has rigged the game to tip it in their favor.”

He added: “One side tries to stack the deck and lock in [very long pause].

“A permanent grip on power, either by actively suppressing votes or politicizing the armed forces or using the judiciary criminal justice system to go after opponents.”

NEW: Obama says Republicans are the ones who rig elections and weaponize the justice system while speaking at a "Democracy Forum."

The comment was so outrageous that Obama could barely get the words out of his mouth.

"One side tries to stack the deck and lock in [very long… pic.twitter.com/LoKM5d7rjr

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 6, 2024

Talk about the pot calling the Kettle black.

Obama continued by underscoring that pluralism is “not about holding hands and singing Kumbaya” but “about recognizing that any democratic power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions, not only for the woke but also for the waking.”

Besides looking dishevelled and worried, Obama comes across as a man who knows payback is coming.

It’s also worth noting that this isn’t the first signal that Obama is running out of material for his arguments as the walls close in.

Earlier this month, Obama recycled the now debunked “very fine people” narrative and the “Muslim ban during a Kamala Harris campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Maybe you’re Muslim-American or you’re Jewish-American and you’re furious about the ongoing bloodshed in the Middle East and worried about the rise of anti-semitism,” said Obama.

Obama then repeated another lie.

“Why would you place your faith in someone who instituted a so-called Muslim ban,” he added. Obama asserted that Trump “said that there were very fine people on both sides of the white supremacist rally,” Obama said.

Even the fact-checking website Snopes was forced to correct the false claims that Trump called neo-Nazis “very fine people” after the Charlottesville protests in 2017.

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is fighting against porch pirates with Christmas lights and holiday music. The top cop in the Great Lakes State offered advice to Michiganders on Wednesday to help them avoid package thefts in the leadup to Christmas, one element of a Holiday Scams Campaign run by her Consumer Protection Team that launched on Black Friday.

“Whether it’s a package or a piece of mail, unattended deliveries are easy targets for porch pirates,” Nessel said in a statement. “By planning ahead and taking security measures, you can make sure your sell-deserved gifts and packages reach you safely while keeping thieves from stealing your holiday cheer.”

Much of the advice from the AG includes obvious anti-theft measures, such as shipping packages to secure locations like Amazon Lockers, FedEx offices, and workplaces. Porch cameras, motion detectors, and keeping porches well lit are also good ideas, according to Nessel’s office. But there’s also nuggets of sage advice that will help residents “create the illusion of presence.” “Even when you’re not home, make it look like someone is present by leaving lights or music on,” the AG suggests.

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Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman couldn’t resist poking fun at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after reports surfaced that President-elect Donald Trump is considering DeSantis as a potential pick for Secretary of Defense.

The buzz comes amid claims that Trump’s team might ditch their earlier choice, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, due to hurdles in securing his Senate confirmation. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump casually floated DeSantis’ name during a recent chat at Mar-a-Lago, as reported by MSN.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Fetterman weighed in with his signature mix of humor and snark. “I’ll consider a YES on him if he finally admits to his boots with 4″ lifts,” the senator quipped, referring to a popular internet conspiracy about DeSantis allegedly wearing height-boosting insoles.

SEN. FETTERMAN: "I'm considering voting yes on DeSantis if he finally admits that he has lifts in his boots. I'm sure he does. I think, maybe 3 inches, 4 inches, at least." pic.twitter.com/MBMLqIIAMA

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 4, 2024

The online theory, which gained traction during DeSantis’ brief presidential bid, scrutinized the peculiar shape of his boots. Social media sleuths speculated that the governor might have used lifts to appear taller—a potential edge when standing next to Trump, who towers at 6’3”.

https://twitter.com/SenFettermanPA/status/1864319176422109205

Fetterman’s jab resonated with many of his followers, who reveled in the lighthearted commentary.

The speculation surrounding Trump’s Cabinet picks remains a hot topic, but the spotlight on DeSantis comes with an extra dose of drama. If nominated, DeSantis would have to navigate a confirmation process that could expose both allies and detractors within the Senate. Meanwhile, Fetterman’s playful post ensures the online conversation keeps buzzing.

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A rare clip of Barron Trump speaking has taken the internet by storm, sparking a frenzy among supporters and casual observers alike.

The 17-year-old son of President-elect Donald Trump made a brief but memorable appearance in a scene from the documentary series Art of the Surge, chronicling Trump’s recent campaign, as reported by The New York Post.

In the video, filmed on election night, Barron is seen greeting UFC founder Dana White.

“Hello. How are you? It’s very nice to see you,” Barron says, shaking White’s hand with an air of formality. His deep voice, resonating with the cadence of his father, drew immediate comparisons online.

The quip elicited laughter from the room, but Barron, shaking his head, seemed to have no plans for stepping into the octagon.

Barron’s reserved demeanor and gentlemanly interactions struck a chord with supporters. “Barron is such a gentleman,” one commenter noted, echoing the sentiment across social media. The clip quickly went viral, with many users admitting it was their first time hearing Barron’s voice.

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ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith delivered a fiery critique of Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden.

Stephen A Smith declares no one wants to hear from the Democrat party after witnessing the hypocrisy of Joe Biden pardoning Hunter Biden:
SAS: "You were intending to do this all along, which, again, is no problem. But it doesn't make you any less full of it, because when you look… pic.twitter.com/nxgRTkXcP7

— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) December 3, 2024

Smith accused the outgoing president of dishonesty and political maneuvering after Biden announced the controversial pardon just days before leaving office.

Joe Biden issued a statement on Sunday explaining his decision to pardon Hunter Biden, who was convicted earlier this year on federal gun charges and tax evasion charges.

Hunter was scheduled to be sentenced on December 12 and December 16 for the respective charges.

Biden described his son’s prosecution as “unfair” and claimed that political motivations had influenced the legal proceedings.

“I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process, and it led to a miscarriage of justice — and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further,” Biden said in the statement. “I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision.”

Smith, however, did not hold back in his criticism, accusing Biden of being disingenuous in his explanation.

“Respectfully, to the president of the United States, specifically as it pertains to that statement, you’re full of it,” Smith said. “I’m going to look right here, over the national airwaves, and look the president of the United States in the face and say, ‘You’re full of it.’”

Smith acknowledged the personal nature of Biden’s decision as a father but took issue with the Biden’s lengthy justification.

“I said weeks ago, you’re damn right you should let him off. He’s your son, and he’s a recovering addict, and he’s battled those demons for years,” Smith said.

“The fact that you let your son off, I totally understand. Donald Trump would have let his son off. Anybody would have, or at least most people. I understand that. That’s not the issue, sir.”

The commentator added that Biden could have made his case simply by standing by his son without providing an elaborate explanation.

“All you had to say was, ‘That’s my son. I have the power to pardon him, to grant him clemency, whatever. That’s what I’m doing. You all kick rocks.’ That would have been good enough for me,” Smith stated. “But what’s all of that other stuff you said about him?”

Smith further criticized the timing of the pardon, noting that Biden issued it only after the election and as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.

“You didn’t talk about this then. As a matter of fact, you specifically said you wouldn’t pardon your son … before the election. You’re announcing it now that we know Donald Trump is coming in and about to be sworn in as the 47th president,” Smith said. “You were intending to do this all along, which again is no problem. But it doesn’t make you any less full of it.”

Smith argued that Biden’s reversal damaged the credibility of the Democratic Party, which had spent years criticizing Trump over legal issues.

“Because when you look at Donald Trump and how the Democrats went after him … you do understand the Democrats are no longer in a position to say anything, right? You can talk till the cows come home. You’re whistling into the wind. Nobody wants to hear what you have to say right now,” Smith said.

He concluded by saying Biden’s actions undermined trust in the presidency and harmed the American people.

“All you had to do was say, ‘He’s my son. I can’t let him go to jail,’” Smith said. “What’s the matter with y’all?”

Biden’s decision to pardon Hunter has sparked criticism from both sides of the political spectrum, with many questioning the implications of his actions for public trust and accountability.

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Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, has released a list of 60 “deep state” adversaries he plans to target immediately when he begins his role next year.

The list, which includes President Joe Biden and network analysts, is detailed in his 2022 book Government Gangsters.

In the book’s appendix, titled “Members of the Executive Branch Deep State,” Patel lists those names alphabetically but acknowledges that the list is not exhaustive.

Patel said other “corrupt actors” could include Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Senator-elect Adam Schiff (D-CA), ex-congressman Paul Ryan, author of the Trump-Russia Steele Dossier Christopher Steele.

Patel also reassures the public he will be going after “the entire fake news mafia press corp.”

Here’s the list:

Michael Atkinson – Former inspector general of the intelligence community
Lloyd Austin – Secretary of Defense under President Joe Biden
Brian Auten – Supervisory intelligence analyst, FBI
James Baker – Former general counsel for the FBI and Twitter executive
Bill Barr – Former attorney general under Trump
John Bolton – Former national security adviser under Trump
Stephen Boyd – Former chief of legislative affairs, FBI
Joe Biden – President of the United States
John Brennan – Former CIA director under President Obama
John Carlin – Former DOJ national security division head under Trump
Eric Ciaramella – Former National Security Council staffer
Pat Cipollone – Former White House counsel under Trump
James Clapper – Former director of national intelligence under Obama
Hillary Clinton – Former Secretary of State and presidential candidate
James Comey – Former FBI director
Elizabeth Dibble – Former deputy chief of mission, U.S. Embassy, London
Mark Esper – Former Secretary of Defense under Trump
Alyssa Farah – Former strategic communications director under Trump
Evelyn Farkas – Former Pentagon official under Obama
Sarah Isgur Flores – Former DOJ communications head under Trump
Merrick Garland – Attorney General under Biden
Stephanie Grisham – Former White House press secretary under Trump
Kamala Harris – Vice President and former presidential candidate
Gina Haspel – Former CIA director under Trump
Fiona Hill – Former National Security Council staffer
Curtis Heide – FBI agent
Eric Holder – Former attorney general under Obama
Robert Hur – Special counsel for Biden document investigation
Cassidy Hutchinson – Former assistant to Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows
Nina Jankowicz – Former head of Biden’s Disinformation Governance Board
Lois Lerner – Former IRS official under Obama
Loretta Lynch – Former attorney general under Obama
Charles Kupperman – Former deputy national security adviser under Trump
Gen. Kenneth McKenzie (Ret.) – Former CENTCOM commander
Andrew McCabe – Former FBI deputy director
Ryan McCarthy – Former Secretary of the Army under Trump
Mary McCord – Former DOJ national security division head
Denis McDonough – Former Obama chief of staff, current VA secretary
Gen. Mark Milley (Ret.) – Former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Lisa Monaco – Deputy attorney general under Biden
Robert Mueller – Former FBI director and Russiagate special counsel
Bruce Ohr – Former DOJ official under Obama and Trump
Nellie Ohr – Former CIA employee
Lisa Page – Former FBI counsel
Pat Philbin – Former deputy White House counsel under Trump
John Podesta – Former Obama adviser, current Biden climate adviser
Samantha Power – Former U.N. ambassador under Obama, current USAID administrator
Bill Priestap – Former FBI counterintelligence chief
Susan Rice – Former Obama national security adviser
Rod Rosenstein – Former deputy attorney general under Trump
Peter Strzok – Former FBI counterintelligence agent
Jake Sullivan – National Security Adviser under Biden
Michael Sussman – Former DNC lawyer
Miles Taylor – Former DHS official under Trump
Timothy Thibault – Former FBI agent
Andrew Weissman – Mueller’s Russiagate deputy
Alexander Vindman – Former National Security Council official
Christopher Wray – Current FBI director under Trump and Biden
Sally Yates – Former deputy attorney general under Obama
Adam Schiff – Senator-elect and former House Intelligence Committee chairman

Earlier this month, Patel announced the “massive declassification” of troves of information ranging from the Jeffrey Epstein files to the “P Diddy” list.

Patel told Conservative podcast host Benny Johnson that releasing documents that implicate the Department of Justice and FBI for their illegal surveillance of over 250,000 Americans.

“When we go back to the DOJ and FBI, we still don’t have all the lists, all the FISA documents, all of the things they did to 275,000 Americans illegally in one year,” Patel said.

“We need to put that out there. I’m not saying we reveal the exact methods, but we can keep the hood on the engine while showing the American people how their rights were violated.

“To me, what you mentioned is the most important part: restoring trust in our agencies and departments. And the way to do that isn’t to treat them like a piñata, hoping for something good to pop out,” he added.

“The way to do it is by giving the American people the truth. And that’s what they feared about Donald Trump,” Patel continued.

“He’s going to come in there and might just give them the Epstein list, the ‘Diddy list,’ and everything else they’re terrified of being exposed.”

BREAKING: Kash Patel just announced that massive declassification will occur in Trump's Administration from the Epstein to the Diddy list. It's all going to be made public.

"He's going to come in there and maybe give them the Epstein list, maybe give them the P Diddy list and… pic.twitter.com/UBDbIDMg6y

— George (@BehizyTweets) November 7, 2024

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