MSNBC Hosts Criticize Trump’s Inauguration and Policy Agenda

Rachel Maddow and Joy Reid express concerns over the state of U.S. democratic institutions during Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th president.

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, marking the start of his second term in office.
MSNBC anchors Rachel Maddow and Joy Reid voiced sharp criticism of Trump’s return to power during live coverage of the event.
Joy Reid argued that Trump’s reelection exposed fundamental weaknesses in America’s democratic institutions, referencing his administration's controversial policy proposals.
Reid highlighted proposed executive actions, including efforts to end birthright citizenship and conduct mass deportations, as emblematic of what she described as a 'base mentality of greed and corruption.'
Maddow questioned the presence of wealthy individuals and convicted January 6 participants at the inauguration, expressing disbelief over the ceremony’s implications for U.S. governance.