As Americans prepare for Independence Day celebrations, millions of patriotic citizens are raising flags, planning cookouts, and feeling grateful for the freedoms our nation provides. But while most people still believe in American exceptionalism, a growing voice on the left seems increasingly uncomfortable with displays of national pride.

Do Democrats even like America anymore? It’s a fair question when you look at how some liberal commentators talk about our country. Rather than seeing America as a force for good in the world, they seem determined to paint the United States as the villain in every international story.

Elie Mystal, a regular MSNBC contributor, took this anti-American rhetoric to shocking new heights during a recent appearance on former MSNBC host Joy Reid’s YouTube show. Following President Trump’s decisive military action against Iranian nuclear facilities, Mystal didn’t just criticize the decision – he called for other nations to punish America.

From ‘The Daily Wire’:

Regular MSNBC guest Elie Mystal called on other countries to sanction the United States, claiming that especially after the American military carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, “we are the bad guys on the world stage.”…

“Joy, I’ve argued — and I don’t say this lightly — but our country needs to be sanctioned. We are the bad guys on the world stage. We are a menace to not only free people everywhere, but we are a menace to peaceful people everywhere at this point.”

Yes, you read that correctly. An American media figure is calling for foreign countries to impose sanctions on the United States. Mystal didn’t stop there, continuing his anti-American rant by suggesting this wasn’t just about recent events.

“And I’m not even gonna say that we’ve only been a menace for the past three or four months, right?” Mystal added. “Like when does the international community decide that enough is enough?”

A Pattern of Anti-American Statements

This isn’t Mystal’s first time making outrageous comments about his own country. The man has a long history of statements that reveal a deep disdain for America and its founding principles.

According to the Daily Wire, Mystal once appeared on ABC’s “The View” and suggested that all laws passed prior to 1965 should be considered “presumptively unconstitutional.” When questioned about this radical position, he responded, “Why should I give a **** about some law that some old white man passed in the 1920s?”

In another shocking incident reported by OutKick, Mystal referred to the Constitution itself as a “racist document” during a 2022 appearance on C-SPAN. He has even wished death upon Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, tweeting “Next time some rich white person wants to take Sam Alito on an expensive trip, please take him to see the Titanic.”

Do Liberal Media Figures Even Like America?

What’s perhaps most troubling about Mystal’s comments is that Joy Reid, his host, offered no pushback to the idea that America should be sanctioned by foreign nations. Instead, she seemed to agree with his assessment that America is “the bad guy on the world stage.”

Is this now mainstream thinking among liberal media personalities? The idea that America – not Iran, a notorious state sponsor of terrorism – is the true villain in world affairs?

While Mystal and Reid attack America for defending itself against nuclear threats, millions of everyday Americans continue to believe in our country’s fundamental goodness. They understand that America, despite its flaws, remains a beacon of freedom and opportunity in a troubled world.

As we celebrate our nation’s independence this July 4th, patriots across the country should reject this kind of anti-American rhetoric. Our country deserves better than commentators who cheer for its punishment on the world stage.

The next time someone asks if you’re proud to be an American, stand tall and say yes – no matter what the Elie Mystals of the world might think.

Key Takeaways

• MSNBC contributor Elie Mystal called America “the bad guys” and demanded foreign sanctions against the US
• Mystal made his anti-American comments on Joy Reid’s show after President Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
• Reid offered no pushback to Mystal’s claim that America is “a menace to peaceful people everywhere”
• This continues Mystal’s pattern of attacking American institutions, including calling the Constitution a “racist document”

Sources: Daily Wire, OutKick