In a move that has the internet buzzing, MSNBC’s Joy Reid debuted a striking new look after being trolled by a reporter for her hairstyle. The incident unfolded when Ben Bergquam of Real America’s Voice confronted Reid outside the courthouse where the Trump trial is taking place in New York City. Bergquam’s taunts about her hair apparently struck a nerve, leading to Reid’s dramatic transformation.
It all started with a chance encounter on the bustling streets of Manhattan. As Joy Reid made her way to cover the Trump trial, Bergquam pounced with a series of provocative questions. “Do people with Trump Derangement Syndrome know they have it?” he asked as cameras rolled. Reid, clearly annoyed, shot back: “You’re an idiot!” But Bergquam wasn’t done. He pressed further, asking, “And second question, did you steal Trump’s haircut, or did he steal yours?”
EPIC video! Just got Trump-Deranged, Cultural-Appropriated-Hair, Joy Ann Reid as she was heading into the sham Trump trial in New York City! ???????????? I don’t think she liked the questions!!!
P.s. MSNBC is #Fakenews!
Real America’s Voice News@RealAmVoice… pic.twitter.com/otMqUTszkj
— Ben Bergquam – Real America’s Voice (RAV-TV) News (@BenBergquam) May 29, 2024
Fast forward a couple of weeks, and Joy Reid unveiled her new shaved head on her show, The ReidOut. With a confident smile, she proclaimed, “It’s hair-free summer, everybody! Enjoy it!” The bold statement was met with a flurry of reactions on social media, ranging from support to skepticism about whether the decision was influenced by Bergquam’s jibes.
Joy Reid just ditched the Trump hair and replaced it with a prisoner cut. Touché. pic.twitter.com/Jmk8h9zjgD
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 19, 2024
Joy Reid’s transformation has sparked a conversation not just about personal style, but also about the pressures public figures face under constant scrutiny. For Reid, who has never shied away from expressing her views, this change appears to be as much about reclaiming her narrative as it is about embracing a new look.
The internet, predictably, erupted. Memes, tweets, and posts flooded various platforms, with many applauding Reid for her boldness. Others questioned if the move was a capitulation to her critic’s taunts.
The timing of Reid’s new look coincides with a particularly contentious period in American politics, adding another layer to her already dynamic presence on the airwaves. Whether or not Bergquam’s comments were the catalyst, Reid’s decision to shave her head generates a lot of questions.