Former MSNBC host Joy Reid is facing fierce criticism after openly admitting that she was not supporting Team USA during the FIFA Club World Cup, instead declaring her support for African teams competing in the tournament.
The comments, made during a recent podcast appearance, quickly ignited outrage among many Americans who viewed her remarks as yet another example of a media figure expressing hostility toward the country that helped build her career.
The controversy emerged during a discussion with Nation sports editor David Zirin. During the conversation, Zirin explained that he did not want the United States to win because he feared President Donald Trump could benefit politically from a successful tournament on American soil.
