MSNBC host Chris Hayes is in hot water for reporting the sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden.
Perhaps in a fairer world, a news host would not be disintegrated for reporting a breaking news story about a presidential candidate and likely Democratic nominee; but, when mainstream media is supposed to be an ally for the Democratic Party, any misstep is harshly criticized.
#FireChrisHayes was even trending on Twitter on Thursday morning following Hayes’ coverage the night before, the Hill reports.
Check it out:
Chris Hayes covering Tara Reade’s allegations against Biden pic.twitter.com/zs5BJEZGVb
— Ibrahim (@ibrahimpols) April 30, 2020
And, from the Hill:
The “All-In” host welcomed New York magazine’s Rebecca Traister to his program Wednesday night after she penned an essay, titled “The Biden Trap,” that critical of the former vice president for not addressing Tara Reade’s allegations in any interviews, thereby leaving Democratic women supporting his candidacy to answer questions about the allegations for him.
Biden has conducted dozens of national and local interviews in recent weeks, but has yet to be asked about the allegations. His campaign denied the allegations in a statement on Mar. 28.
“What this is creating is a kind of a perfect storm where the women who are being asked to support his opponent are now being asked to answer for these charges,” Traister told Hayes. “In part because of the vacuum created by Joe Biden who is not yet really directly answering these questions, and certainly, not doing what I wish he would, which is to say: ‘Please direct your questions about these allegations to me, and not the women that are out there offering their support to my candidacy.’”
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“Color us pleasantly surprised. Shocked even,” Twitchy said in response to the coverage, echoing many people online.
Hayes found some support online…
Chris Hayes has been one of the media's most virulent, relentless & arguably effective Trump critics — an all-consuming loathing for the President — but #FireChrisHayes was trending because he covered the sex assault allegations against Biden.
Shows what MSNBC has cultivated.
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) April 30, 2020
MSNBC viewers want to #FireChrisHayes because Chris Hayes had the audacity to cover the legit story of sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden. @ChrisLHayes did not get the memo that he is only supposed to care about women when they accuse Republicans. https://t.co/UnnURzbmfU
— Carmine Sabia (@CarmineSabia) April 30, 2020
Kudos to @chrislhayes for just calling out the awfulness of having Klobuchar, Abrams, Gillibrand, and other female supporters field questions about Tara Reade’s accusation against Joe Biden rather than the candidate himself.
— Robby Soave (@robbysoave) April 30, 2020
I am consistently impressed with @chrislhayes' willingness to do what is right and buck the undoubtably weighty influence of network television.
It’s not close — he is *the* best host working within a system that doesn’t necessarily incentivize his instinctive truth telling. https://t.co/EPRZkRIko4
— Emma Vigeland (@EmmaVigeland) April 30, 2020
…but then came the backlash.
“Chris pushing for consistency actually caused the Left to meltdown and call for his resignation,” Twitchy adds.
Here are a few examples:
Hey Chris Hayes, you ran such a dishonest story about Joe Biden tonight, #FireChrisHayes is starting to trend. Let's say we make it trend all the way. Hayes needs to retract the story or go do something else for a living.https://t.co/OKaTP4evax
— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) April 30, 2020
based chris hayes sorry about your sudden decision to 'quit' MSNBC next week https://t.co/BDQUoAKt0v
— june (@shoe0nhead) April 30, 2020
If people like Chris Hayes think they're going to #ButHerEmails through this election like they did the last election, they've got another think coming.
— LaurenBaratzLogsted (@LaurenBaratzL) April 30, 2020
Chris Hayes is a bitter Bernie fan. Boycott his advertisers. pic.twitter.com/Pz4cFz7Md8
— Diana Manister (@DianaCialino) April 30, 2020
I know @JoeBiden
And I believe himScrew what Berners,magats and media(Chris Hayes and Ari melber says)
I am sticking with this incredible man#Biden2020
— Henry"Joe Biden will be POTUS"Djoutsa (@D_jeneration) April 30, 2020
Chris Hayes pushing a debunked allegation against Biden is pretty sad.
I thought he'd have more journalistic integrity than that.
— PNW Jedi Master (@JediMasterPNW) April 30, 2020
Oh here comes Chris Hayes telling us that we can’t believe Joe Biden just because we like him! Hey Chris! We believe Joe Biden because the story is not credible. I am a smart woman, and I don’t need you to lecture me on my critical thinking skills. @chrislhayes #inners
— Lisa Glass (@LMplusG) April 30, 2020
Here’s an example of how Chris Hayes badgered Harris and tried to dismiss her wisdom shared in a debate. She called for Trumps twitter account to be suspended for threatening the safety of the whistleblower. Chris won’t quit. Now he’s after Biden. His political agenda is clear. https://t.co/gfF473nPWU
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