Mollie Hemingway Calls for Chuck Todd's Repentance Over "Denormalization" of Trump and GOP Voters

Conservative commentator Mollie Hemingway has publicly called on NBC's Chuck Todd to "repent" for what she describes as years of effort to "denormalize" former President Donald Trump and Republican voters. Hemingway, a senior editor at The Federalist and Fox News contributor, issued the demand via social media, urging immediate and full action.

"@chucktodd You should repent for the hatred you inculcated in all of your viewers, through years of strenuous efforts to "denormalize" Trump and Republican voters. And you should do it IMMEDIATELY. And FULLY. And with action behind it," Hemingway stated in her tweet.

The criticism from Hemingway is not new; she has frequently lambasted mainstream media figures, including Todd, for their perceived bias against conservative politicians and voters. Her past critiques often center on the media's approach to reporting on the Trump administration and its supporters. This latest tweet reiterates a long-standing point of contention within conservative media circles regarding the portrayal of Trump.

Chuck Todd, former moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press," has faced scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum regarding his coverage. While some critics on the right accuse him of being overly critical of Trump, some on the left have at times criticized his interviewing style for not being aggressive enough with Republican guests. Todd's tenure at "Meet the Press" concluded in September 2023, with Kristen Welker taking over the role.

The concept of "denormalization" in political discourse refers to the practice of treating certain political figures or ideologies as outside the bounds of acceptable political behavior, often leading to heightened criticism and a refusal to treat them as standard political actors. This debate intensified significantly during and after the Trump presidency, with media outlets and commentators often clashing over how to cover a figure who frequently challenged traditional political norms. Hemingway's demand highlights the ongoing partisan divide and the deep-seated distrust some conservatives hold towards mainstream news organizations.