Shocking: Is POTUS Behind the firing of Joy Reid? Or has there been a Lie as He is reported to have called for MSNBC hosts to be fired after ‘disgraceful’ comments

The controversy surrounding Joy Reid’s sudden departure from MSNBC has taken a dramatic turn, with new speculation suggesting former President Donald Trump may have played a role. Reports indicate that Trump, who has long been critical of MSNBC, previously called for the firing of network hosts over what he described as “disgraceful” comments. Now, many are questioning whether his influence extended beyond public criticism.

Trump has frequently clashed with MSNBC, branding it as biased and calling for changes in its lineup. While there is no direct evidence linking him to Reid’s removal, some believe political pressure may have played a part in the network’s recent shakeup. Others argue that her declining ratings were the real reason behind the decision.

Donald Trump has called for two MSNBC hosts to be fired as he criticized the TV channel for its low ratings.

While answering questions in the Oval Office on Thursday, the US president hit out at Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow, saying they “should be forced to resign.” Trump criticized Nicolle and Rachel for their remarks about 13-year-old Devarjaye DJ Daniel.

This week, Trump invited the teenage cancer survivor as a special guest to his joint session in the White House and gave him an honorary Secret Service badge. DJ, who dreams of becoming a police officer, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2018 but has since defied the odds and survived.

He said, “Worse than CNN is ‘MS-DNC,’ which is the worst. And the good news is very few people watch them anymore. They have lost such credibility; and, frankly, what Nicolle Wallace said – I’ve never been a fan of hers, and she’s not very talented – but I’ll tell you, what she said the other day about that young man is disgraceful. She should be forced to resign.”

Nicolle Wallace brought up the January 6, 2021, riots and mentioned the police officers who took their own life after the Capitol attack (Image: MSNBC)

The US president then criticized Rachel, attacking her credibility, as he said, “And Rachel Maddow should be forced to resign. Nobody watches her anyway. I don’t know if – it’s not possible they pay her as much money as I hear – but certainly she’s lost all credibility.” He added, “Both of them. But what they said the other day, they should be forced to resign, about that young person who is suffering.”

After the teen met Trump, Nicolle said on air, “I hope he’s alive for another 95 years, and I hope he lives the life he wants to live. He wants to be a cop, he knows what he wants to do and maybe when you have childhood cancer that crystallizes.”

She then brought up the January 6, 2021, riots, saying, “I hope he has a long life as a law enforcement officer – but I hope he never has to defend the United States capitol against Donald Trump’s supporters. And if he does, I hope he isn’t one of the six who loses his life to suicide.”

Rachel also weighed in, branding Trump “disgusting” and saying that he had “made a spectacle” out of the teens’ cancer battle. She said during the segment, “For the record and this is disgusting, the president made a spectacle out of praising a young man who thus far has survived pediatric cancer, as if the president had something to do with that.

Rachel Maddow branded Trump ‘disgusting’ (Image: MSNBC)
“This was in the midst of him praising DOGE. DOGE cuts, among other things, have cut off funding for ongoing research into pediatric cancer.” The TV host faced backlash on social media for her comments on top of Trump’s comments.

As DJ received his badge from Director Sean Curran on Tuesday, Trump said, “He has always dreamed of becoming a police officer. But in 2018, DJ was diagnosed with brain cancer. The doctors gave him five months at most to live. That was more than six years ago. Since that time, DJ and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true. And tonight, DJ, we’re going to do you the biggest honor of them all.”

After the MSNBC hosts were criticized for their remarks, DJ’s father also shared his views, as he hit out at Rachel. Theodis Daniel told the New York Post, “She needs to shut her mouth if she has nothing nice to say. This lady didn’t even serve time in the military. I was on the USS Kitty Hawk. She does not need to put her bad energy on us.”

The Irish Star has contacted MSNBC for comment.