Alex Wagner of MSNBC regrets the missed opportunity for Democrats and the media to capitalize on the "cataclysmic moment" during the 2024 election.

Rachel Maddow is set to reclaim her primetime slot on MSNBC, and a host discussed her plans.

Alex Wagner of MSNBC regrets the missed opportunity for Democrats and the media to capitalize on the "cataclysmic moment" during the 2024 election.
Alex Wagner of MSNBC regrets the missed opportunity for Democrats and the media to capitalize on the "cataclysmic moment" during the 2024 election.

On Monday, MSNBC host Alex Wagner expressed regret that the Democratic Party and the media failed to seize a "pivotal opportunity" during the 2024 election to address what truly mattered to voters. She also disclosed her plans for President-elect Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.

Wagner stated that one common feeling after the election was a sense of missing a cataclysmic moment in the media and the Democratic Party.

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, who previously bumped down to hosting her show one night a week, will be taking back the 9PM show for the first few months of the Trump presidency. Meanwhile, Wagner, who took over Maddow's primetime slot, will be hitting the road to talk to voters and more throughout Trump's first 100 days.

She emphasized the importance of presenting a comprehensive and emotional view of the current situation, stating, "It's crucial that we provide a 360-degree perspective on what's happening and how it's affecting people on a personal and visceral level. We need to show the country the reality in a more tangible way."

Alex Wagner
MSNBC's Alex Wagner sat down with late night host Seth Meyers to discuss what she'll be covering in the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency.  (Screenshot/SethMeyers)

"We will be conversing with everyone involved in the decision-making, affected by it, and enticed by the promises, as Wagner stated. Additionally, she mentioned that she spoke to voters in crucial swing states prior to the election. Wagner also pointed out that Democrats' problem became apparent when they started referring to January 6th as February 6th, which made her believe that their messaging was not effective around that particular issue."

Wagner revealed her plans for when Maddow takes back her time slot, stating that she intends to delve into the real impact of Trump's presidency beyond his rhetoric. She will explore whose lives are being affected and examine the mass deportation camps and pardoning of January 6th rioters. Additionally, she plans to go inside Washington, D.C., to provide an in-depth look at the Trump Administration, including who is running it, who is powerful, and how they operate.

In Philadelphia, ahead of the election, Wagner conversed with Latino and Black voters and was taken aback by their backing of Trump's proposal for "mass deportations."

According to the AP, Maddow will host the Monday night slot and Wagner will host the rest of the week starting April 30.

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MSNBC host Rachel Maddow speaks during her show on March 25, 2024. (Screenshot/MSNBC)

During the Republican National Convention, JD Vance's RNC speech contained "Easter eggs of White nationalism" when he stated that he wanted to be buried in his family's plot in Kentucky.

Wagner stated in July that the construction of this notion exposes the belief in the supremacy of whiteness and masculinity, which is presented in a peaceful, nostalgic manner, but ultimately reveals the values and identity of the individual and America as a place for people with a shared Western background.

by Hanna Panreck

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