Liberal media host debates 20 far-right Trump supporters on YouTube show — and chaos unfolds

Politics Updated: Jul. 21, 2025, 1:48 p.m. Published: Jul. 21, 2025, 1:30 p.m. A former MSNBC host debated 20 far-right Republicans on a YouTube show released over the weekend. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)AP Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan took on 20 far-right Republicans — and he said he isn’t sure whether he should laugh or cry. Hasan, the editor-in-chief and CEO of new media company Zeteo, was featured as a progressive in an episode released over the weekend on Jubilee’s “Surrounded,” a recurring series on the YouTube channel. The video was divided into segments by claims made by Hasan. He had to defend his statement, while conservatives had the chance to poke holes in his argument. Hasan made several accusations against President Donald Trump, including that he is “pro-crime” and “pro-criminal,” he defies the Constitution, and his plan in Gaza should be seen as ethnic cleansing. He also argued that immigrants are overall good for America. When asked about by a conservative about what makes a person “pro-crime” versus “anti-crime,” Hasan said that “pro-criminal” could describe someone who is “soft” on criminals, such as letting criminals leave prison or pardoning individuals who assaulted police officers. Hasan pointed to Trump’s blanket pardons
Read More