NEW YORK — In an awful display of humanity, an MSNBC host might have gone too far to make a political point and attack against President Donald J. Trump.
MSNBC anchor Nicolle Wallace is facing criticism after making remarks about a young DJ who participated in former President Donald Trump’s recent speech, suggesting she hoped he would not face circumstances similar to those surrounding the events of January 6.
JUST IN: MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace politicizes young DJ’s moment at Trump’s speech, says she hopes he doesn’t k*ll himself because of something like Jan 6.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 5, 2025
Holy sh*t
“I hope he has a long life as a law enforcement officer, but I hope he never has to defend the United States… pic.twitter.com/2wHSzECggL
During a broadcast, Wallace commented on the young man’s future, saying, “I hope he has a long life as a law enforcement officer, but I hope he never has to defend the United States Capitol against Donald Trump’s supporters.” She added, “And if he does, I hope he isn’t one of the six who loses his life to suicide.”
Her remarks, referencing alleged suicides among law enforcement officers following the Capitol riot, quickly drew strong reactions from both supporters and critics of Trump. Some viewers accused Wallace of politicizing the young DJ’s moment, while others defended her statement as a reflection on the lasting impact of January 6.
13-year-old DJ Daniel: “I had 13 brain surgeries and that's how many times my personality has changed.”
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 5, 2025
“That's something that you don't hear from a terminally ill child.”
“I'm gonna keep on going into my gas tank runs out. And that's when God calls you home. You never know… pic.twitter.com/aAipcIrxaq
MSNBC has not commented on the controversy, and Wallace has not responded to the backlash.