Former CNN commentator Angela Rye just dropped a bombshell that’s got the left buzzing and conservatives rolling their eyes.
According to Fox News, Rye, speaking on her podcast "Native Land Pod," has claimed that President Donald Trump and the Republican Party stole the 2024 election and are gearing up to rig the 2026 midterms, a sentiment shared by several liberal voices raising alarms about electoral integrity.
On Friday, Rye didn’t hold back, airing her suspicions about the 2024 results with a fiery conviction. She admitted to lacking hard data but leaned on what she called a "gut feeling," which she believes is often spot-on. Well, gut feelings might stir emotions, but they don’t exactly hold up in a court of law or public opinion when evidence is the gold standard.
Rye’s podcast co-star, former MSNBC host Tiffany Cross, didn’t outright echo the theft claim but hinted that the 2024 election might warrant a closer look. She mused about arguments she’s heard that suggest something isn’t quite right. That’s a softer jab, but it still fuels the same narrative of distrust without a shred of proof to back it up.
Cross did, however, align with Rye on one point—both seem skeptical about even bothering to anticipate the 2026 midterms. Cross questioned why anyone would assume free and fair elections are on the horizon, given historical grievances. While history has its scars, dismissing future elections outright feels like throwing in the towel before the fight even starts.
Rye’s own words on her podcast paint a picture of deep cynicism about the democratic process. "I think me and [Tiffany] really might feel a way about telling y'all how many days are left till the midterms," she said. That’s a stark departure from encouraging civic engagement, and it risks alienating folks who still believe in showing up to the polls.
Adding fuel to this fire, several prominent liberal commentators have jumped on the bandwagon with similar doubts. Names like former MSNBC host Joy Reid, Democratic advisor James Carville, and podcast host Charlemagne Tha God have all voiced worries about the integrity of the 2026 midterms. It’s a chorus of concern, but without concrete evidence, it’s more noise than signal.
Others, like former CNN host Don Lemon and comedian Kathy Griffin, have pointed fingers at Trump, suggesting something felt "off" about the 2024 election last month. That vague unease might resonate with some, but it’s hardly a compelling case for fraud. Feelings aren’t facts, no matter how loudly they’re shouted.
Joy Reid, in particular, didn’t mince words when she questioned the assumption of normalcy for future elections. "I think it’s insane, honestly, to just assume we’re going to have normal elections next year," she remarked. While skepticism can be healthy, painting every election as doomed risks undermining the very system we rely on to resolve disagreements.
Not every voice on the left is ready to abandon hope, though. Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has pushed back, emphasizing the need to keep faith in the electoral system despite disappointing outcomes. That’s a refreshing counterpoint in a sea of despair, reminding us that participation, not resignation, drives change.
Still, the pessimism from Rye and Cross is hard to ignore, especially when Cross doubts any turnaround from what she calls an authoritarian shift. She questioned how a country could reverse course after sliding so far, a grim outlook indeed. But isn’t democracy’s strength its ability to self-correct through debate and voting, not through fatalistic surrender?
Cross also took a historical swipe, arguing that certain groups have never truly had free and fair elections in America. While past injustices are undeniable, using them to predict future failures feels like a selective reading of progress. The system isn’t perfect, but it’s evolved through struggle, not stagnation.
From a conservative standpoint, these claims from Rye and her allies seem more like sour grapes than serious accusations. Without evidence, allegations of stolen elections—whether in 2024 or projected for 2026—come off as attempts to delegitimize victories that don’t align with progressive hopes. It’s a tactic that erodes trust on all sides, something we can ill afford in polarized times.
Let’s be clear: questioning election integrity is a right, but it demands substance over speculation. If Rye and others have proof of wrongdoing, they should bring it forward for scrutiny, not just air grievances on podcasts. Until then, conservatives—and frankly, all Americans—should focus on strengthening the process, not tearing it down with unproven theories.
Ultimately, the uproar from these liberal commentators might energize their base, but it risks alienating those who still see voting as the bedrock of change. While frustrations with outcomes are understandable, dismissing entire elections as rigged without facts is a dangerous precedent. Let’s keep the conversation grounded in reality, not "gut feelings," and work toward a system everyone can trust.
