Lifelong Democrat Joy Reid Says She’s Barely Hanging On Amid Party Leadership Struggles

Joy Reid, former MSNBC host and lifelong Democrat, expressed deep frustration with the current Democratic Party during an appearance on The Breakfast Club, saying she is "barely hanging on" due to its failure to effectively counter President Donald Trump's influence. Reid criticized the party for prioritizing appeasing leadership over empowering progressive leaders like Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who she described as an "effective fighter" against what she calls the "fascism" of Trumpism. Reid defended those leaving the party, including former Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, emphasizing that effectiveness matters more than party labels. Crockett recently withdrew her bid for a leadership role on the House Oversight Committee after receiving minimal support, highlighting the party's reluctance to embrace her style of leadership. Reid argued the Democratic Party needs to prioritize effective leadership and grassroots fighters rather than maintaining orderliness that she sees as inadequate in the face of Trump’s agenda. She stressed her commitment to resisting Trumpism for the sake of her children and the future of Black Americans in the country.