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The critiques of Reid go beyond her individual performance—pointing at a systemic view of media's role in reflecting societal values. Many believe that issues of race, gender, and identity have overshadowed the fundamental expectations of high-quality journalism and information dissemination. Reid's insistence on addressing issues like immigration through a personal lens of her family's history as immigrants often led her to confrontational exchanges with critics who argue the need for more robust discussions devoid of identity markers.