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Jussie Smollett claimed he was targeted because of his vocal opposition to the 45th President's administration. The hosts link the timing of the incident to the introduction of the Justice for Victims of Lynching Act by Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker. Media reactions, including emotional coverage from MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle, are highlighted as part of the initial narrative.
Kamala Harris delivered a speech on the Senate floor advocating for the Justice for Victims of Lynching Act. She cited statistics from the Equal Justice Initiative and described lynching as an "act of terror" and "stain on America's history." The hosts suggest the Smollett incident was intended to provide a modern-day example to bolster support for this legislation.
