President Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the Iowa caucuses Monday evening with a clear majority of 51.03% of the vote, a win that showcases the 45th president’s enduring influence within the Republican Party. His closest contenders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, lagged far behind in the race for second place.
Meanwhile, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, known for her hysterical anti-Trump leftist positions, attributed his victory to a “radicalized” Republican electorate. In a break from traditional corporate media coverage, Maddow’s MSNBC chose not to broadcast Trump’s victory speech live, citing concerns over spreading “untrue” statements. This decision reflects a broader trend in media, with outlets like CNN also opting for selective coverage of Trump’s remarks.
It’s plainly visible that Maddow is mentally ill and emotionally unstable. She is part of the rot of MSM. The day she walks away from public life will be a good day for America 🇺🇸Maddow Melts Down Over Trump Victory Blames Result On Radicalized Republicans https://t.co/qIrY2rWcvP
— Scott Campbell (@scottcsearch) January 16, 2024
“His remarks will not air here live.” MSNBC refuses to air Trump’s Iowa victory speech because he lies too much. (Video: MSNBC) pic.twitter.com/it9M814jHK
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) January 16, 2024
The MSNBC election night panel included progressive media stalwarts Jen Psaki, Joy Reid, Chris Hayes, and Lawrence O’Donnell. Maddow told her colleagues: “If we are worried about the rise of authoritarianism in this country, if we are worried about the rise of potential rise of fascism in this country if we are worried about our democracy falling an authoritarian and potentially fascist form of government, the leader who is trying to do that is part of that equation, but people wanting that is a much bigger part of that equation and the American electorate is made up of two major parties.”
In blasting the many millions of her fellow Americans who have voted multiple times for President Trump and will do so again this year, Maddow added, “There is an authoritarian movement inside Republican politics that isn’t being bamboozled by Trump, they are pushing Trump to get more and more extreme because the more extreme things he says, the more they adhere, and that is coming from a very large proportion of the American right that appears to the Republican Party.”
“That’s why this is a Republican Party problem more than it is the problem of one man,” she added breathlessly.
Despite the media’s unhinged response, Trump’s speech displayed calm confidence and a call for unity within the party. He congratulated his rivals, Haley and DeSantis, acknowledging their performance in the caucuses. Trump also praised former candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, urging party unity. His speech shifted focus to the general election, where he positioned himself against Joe Biden, labeling him the “worst president ever.”
Trump’s victory is a strong statement about his continued relevance and influence in American politics. It’s a reminder that despite politicized legal challenges and corporate media skepticism, his base remains solidly behind him as the 2024 election now shifts into full gear.
Here’s an earlier report on Maddow’s case of “Trump Derangement Syndrome:”
