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Rachel Maddow, a key figure at MSNBC, took to her show to lament Reid's departure. Explaining that it represented a significant misstep by the network leadership, Maddow positioned herself as a defender of Reid, highlighting what she believed to be the essential value Reid brought to the platform. This defense was delivered with a tone of moral superiority, characteristic of the "woke" culture prevalent in media today. However, her heartfelt statements also sparked debate about authenticity, particularly given the significant financial compensation she receives from the network—estimates of her salary soaring as high as $28 million per year.