Joy Reid Criticizes DeSantis Over Abortion Amendment

MSNBC host Joy Reid criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after the failure of Amendment 4, which aimed to loosen abortion restrictions in the state. The amendment, which sought to prevent legislation that restricts abortion before viability, fell short of the required 60% approval, garnering only 58%. Reid described DeSantis's efforts to defeat the amendment as 'openly fascist,' suggesting that he used governmental power to ensure its failure in pursuit of a legacy that aligns with his aspirations in the Republican Party. DeSantis had previously signed legislation restricting abortions after six weeks, a move that has drawn significant attention and controversy since the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. The political landscape in Florida, highlighted by DeSantis's actions and the failed amendment, reflects ongoing tensions around abortion rights in the U.S. amid the 2024 presidential election cycle.