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The segment opens with Jesse emphasizing the recent firing of ABC News correspondent Terry Moran after he posted an anti-Trump rant on social media. Harold recalls that Moran had previously been suspended for labeling Stephen Miller as a “world-class hater.” The conversation shifts to how the liberal media portrays Trump as a dictator and fascist amidst the deployment of the National Guard. One commentator draws a historical comparison to the division between slaveholders and slave catchers.
Jesse critiques the media’s contradictory narratives, highlighting how anchors downplay violence while warning that right-wing videos might be misleading due to outdated timestamps. Greg humorously calls out Brian Stelter for his commentary on the time accuracy of news reports. He argues that the media selectively ignores the perspectives of protesters, suggesting the networks prioritize their own narratives over the voices of those involved.
Martha remarks on the absurdity of media outlets framing continuous protests as isolated events while managing to dodge difficult questions about the protesters’ motivations. She questions the propriety of waving foreign flags during domestic protests and challenges the logic of such actions.
The discussion then flows to Rachel Maddow’s assertion that even significantly larger protests wouldn’t justify deploying active-duty troops, with Greg pointing out her consistent inaccuracies in understanding current events.
As the conversation shifts to legal ramifications, Harold states that the President likely holds the authority to activate the National Guard despite any disagreements with state leaders. Kayleigh notes that the lack of support from governors hampers federal efforts, citing delays in activating the National Guard to protect federal property during escalating riots.
Lastly, Kayleigh criticizes ABC for taking years to fire Moran after he made inflammatory comparisons to Nazis, emphasizing the network’s claim of impartiality despite past actions. The segment closes with tensions around the ongoing civil unrest and the challenges of addressing it effectively through leadership and media narratives.
