18.12.2025 00:55
U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz made a striking statement on the On Balance program aired on NewsNation. In response to the host's question, "What is the greater threat to America right now: Islamophobia or jihad?" she answered, "The biggest threat is Donald Trump." This shocking comment led to widespread reactions on social media and sparked discussions among viewers.
U.S. House of Representatives member Debbie Wasserman-Schultz drew attention with her response to the host's question, "Which is a greater threat to America right now: Islamophobia or jihad?" on the On Balance program aired on NewsNation. When the host attempted to discuss Islam and jihad as threats, Wasserman-Schultz turned the question around, stating, "The biggest threat is Donald Trump."
U.S. House of Representatives member Debbie Wasserman-Schultz made striking statements on the On Balance program aired on NewsNation. Program host Leland Vittert aimed to create a perception of a single threat among viewers by asking, "Which is a greater threat to America right now: Islamophobia or jihad?"
WASSERMAN-SCHULTZ TURNED THE TABLES
However, instead of directly answering the question, Wasserman-Schultz expanded the topic to focus on political polarization in America and internal threats that divide the country's values. The House member highlighted, "The real danger is Donald Trump." The Democratic Representative responded, "The threat we should be focusing on is the political agenda that divides the President and the people."
With this response, Wasserman-Schultz shifted the discussion away from a solely religious or terrorism-based threat to a political and social dimension.
IT RESONATED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
This striking comment led to a wide resonance on social media and sparked discussions among viewers. Wasserman-Schultz's unexpected response upended the framework of the discussion anticipated by the host's question.