Veteran journalist and television host Geraldo Rivera has endorsed Kamala Harris and criticized President Donald Trump for his rhetoric regarding immigrants [1, 2].
This shift in support from a prominent media figure highlights the ongoing tension between high-profile journalists and the administration's approach to immigration and political discourse.
Rivera shared his views in a video posted to the MS NOW YouTube channel [1]. During the segment, he focused on the language used by the administration to describe non-citizens. Rivera said that Trump’s "monsterization" of immigrants is unacceptable [1].
Beyond the rhetoric, Rivera framed the President's approach as a tactical move to deflect from other issues. He said that Trump is a sore loser who is trying to scapegoat immigrants for his political woes [2].
Rivera argued that this style of communication dehumanizes immigrants and damages the quality of political discourse in the U.S. [1, 2]. By backing Harris, Rivera positioned her as the necessary alternative to the current administration's strategy.
The endorsement follows a period of public commentary by Rivera regarding the intersection of media, politics, and human rights. His critique centers on the belief that targeting immigrant populations serves as a political tool rather than a policy-driven necessity [2].
“Trump’s "monsterization" of immigrants is unacceptable.”
This endorsement reflects a broader trend of media personalities distancing themselves from populist rhetoric in favor of candidates who emphasize traditional diplomatic and human rights standards. By specifically citing the 'monsterization' of immigrants, Rivera is signaling that the tone of political communication has become a primary catalyst for professional defections within the media landscape.
