Daughter of Nancy and Ronald Reagan reflects on family in 'Dear Mom and Dad'

Author and daughter of Nancy and Ronald Reagan, Patti Davis, joins Morning Joe to discuss her new book "Dear Mom and Dad: A Letter About Family, Memory, and the America We Once Knew".
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Daughter of Nancy and Ronald Reagan reflects on family in 'Dear Mom and Dad'
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[@fordsrestorations970]

Ron Reagan would throw the general electric coffee pot at the Republican party today.

[@Toekneepowers]

Remember it’s not that our liberal friends are stupid it’s just that they know so much that isn’t so.

[@fuzzamajumula]

I will definitely purchase this book. As much as I disagreed with Reagan, I still find his family fascinating. It will be interesting to hear about Patti's mom and dad, as only she can tell it. This book comes out at the perfect time, when America needs to be reminded of what a real Republican's values were.

[@berthabridges3483]

This conversation was magic because it was honest. As we've grown older, we begin to see our parents in a different light... Parenting is hard, and as we mature and live more, we have to cut them more slack. I remember her very well she wasn't wrong, but everything was really hush, hushed, and then everyone wanted to appear perfectly fine, but we know that families are "messy." But it doesn't mean you don't still love each other. Think of those exiled from families because of different political beliefs now. This is a very timely book from a very thoughtful person. Her parents loom large on the stage of American politics, and her observations are important. I frankly never thought that'd the Reagan days would be thought of as the "good ole days" compared with DJT and Trumpism. Thank you for a very real cool 😎 conversation. I liked her. 👍

[@marycatherine2013]

The book is absolutely stunning and so thought provoking. Read it in one sitting. Highly recommend!

[@BroadwayBabyyy744]

Honest, pure, no need for dishy gossip....this conversation had Class!!!

[@BroadwayBabyyy744]

Thank you Patti! Having read about her family in numerous books, my favorite being kitty Kelley's, I'm thrilled Patti is finally brave and ready enough to talk about her relationship with her parents.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Education is the way out of poverty. Balance between assisting/correcting for inequalities and encouraging people to work towards their goals is what I believe the future to be. What success looks like.

[@Dingleberry777]

Oh boy let's hope they never get Ashley B on here *(Yikes)* 🚿

[@YesPlease-qj8nv]

"my daddy broke me " - Ashley B

[@sebastiankinnunen5549]

She looks like her mother. I always loved both Mr and Mrs. Reagan. Those were the best of times when they were in the White House. They were wonderful couple. ❤Miss them deeply. ❤love from Finland❤

[@pamelahays4823]

Patti is very insightful & compassionate. Bless You, Patti. ------------ Psalm 24.

[@berthabridges3483]

Former president Ronald Reagan was a real born-again Christian ✝️ in my opinion. I rarely agreed close to never, agreed, on policy issues,but I never doubted his faith. At least he didn't fake being of the faith. And former First Lady Nancy Reagan really loved 😍 her husband and supported him. Beautiful! Congratulations on her book, and I hope it does well, Reagan was always a challenge, and that's for sure. 😊

[@DragHippieJesus]

Reagan is the reason truth in journalism was made optional.

[@mr.e432]

False. In 2012 Obama passed the smith-mundt modernization act, which allowed news agencies to respond positively to government requests, and allowed media to disseminate American govt propaganda intended to be viewed by foreign countries, to also be disseminated to American people, which was illegal prior to this law

[@mr.e432]

False. Obama passed the smith-mundt modernization act of 2012, which allowed news agencies to respond positively to govt requests, as well as allowed networks to disseminate propaganda shown in foreign countries to the American people.

[@mr.e432]

False. A certain president passed the smith-mundt modernization act of 2012, which allowed news agencies to respond positively to govt requests, as well as allowed networks to disseminate propaganda shown in foreign countries to the American people.

[@RotisserieCrematorium]

correct.

[@TheOpenSociety777]

​​@@RotisserieCrematoriumyes because the MSM isn't totally left leaning 🙄🙄😂😂👎🤡

[@johnconnor1847]

Will they be interviewing Ashley anytime soon?

[@rogerthat4545]

She's dead???

[@str8ballinSA]

Ashli Babbitt? She is down there where its hot.

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Guess the GQP whackadoodles are out en masse here. These 5 or 6 are making the rounds. See you in November 💙💙💙💙

[@Americasinertia]

Go cartel blue

[@Dingleberry777]

Looks like maybe Fanny Willis is the one going to jail, not Trump. 💙

[@_Peremalfait]

My recollection of her was how hard she worked to embarrass Ronald Reagan when he was president. How odd it seems that Reagan's adopted son Michael was the one most loyal to him, while his biological children were happy to let themselves be used by his political opponents.

[@Laughandsong]

He's also a bigoted nutjob unfortunately!

[@ReneeKadlubek]

So happy NV is in capable hands as we move forward.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

And NM. Thank you Ned and NV Indy for putting my mind at ease in 2021 about that.

[@devinramos6317]

Wow!❤❤❤🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@DaveDaShrubber]

What does Patti have to say about her father's warm and friendly relationship with the fascist war criminals of the Republican Heritage Groups Council?

[@ReneeKadlubek]

My goals- stability and equality. Fairness.

[@bobbyg7719]

🇺🇸 Trump/2024 🇺🇸 Let's win this one for the gipper. 🤷

[@TeraJohnson-nv2sp]

The gipper would not have approved to trump.

[@bobevans9955]

None of this matters Joe Biden is still losing lol lol lol. FJB

[@Muttinchopsforever]

Forever jobs Biden I agree

[@mr.e432]

​@@Muttinchopsforeverthat was incredibly weak...like bidens economy and border security

[@Susandevine-q5h]

Back then the situation was described as” The first child comes whenever it wants. All the rest take nine months.” My mother was pregnant with her first son 5/5, they were married the 3/ 13 prior.

[@coachflow9120]

Make that book money off that daddy you hated so much. God Bless President Reagan and God Bless President Trump.

[@roejogan7770]

I liked Reagan’s work with the air traffic controllers! 😘👌

[@str8ballinSA]

I like dementia's work on Reagan.

[@paleo704]

Back to work or forfeit your jobs

[@jaygibson5057]

Mitterand died in the 90s.

[@bowtoyoursensei554]

Nikki Haley was never Speaker of the House. 🤣🤣

[@jaygibson5057]

@@bowtoyoursensei554 She did J6 though

[@ReneeKadlubek]

My responses are more restrained than most humans would be able to be under the circumstances. That is a lot of wasted energy and time and a lot of people accesssing me and my things who should not be.

[@Dexy83]

She looks just like a combo of her parents!

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Don't mind waiting for the election if I am getting privacy and moving forward or if I can trust that will happen after the election. That is what I thought in 2020 and it was a lot of shrug and waiting for me to run out of money and not much resolution to that. Maybe needed to happen. Not clear.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

I will sue Andrew Hancock if that is not his name. Fix the stories accordingly.

[@jamesswain2465]

Ronald Reagan!

[@Steven-ol4vo]

god bless america and the con tears that keep her fertile

[@AngelinaCruz357]

Pretty 😍 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ReneeKadlubek]

I am not really into much of a story and really annoyed at how much a bunch of people are dependent on a story with anna, my brother, and olivia. That won't happen so figure out something else for me is my recommendation.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Very curious what happened pre August 28 2021 and post that date.

[@jarrodmelson7802]

They need to update that ad with the Obama family: “girls, name everything in the house that uses wifi…” The toaster, the coffeemaker…

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Not knowing who to aim my frustrations at was a convenient problem for some and not so much for others. It is a lot to really process without therapy and I have so many question sabout how much of that therapy I got was necessary given what seems to be turning out to be true.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

We will not be condoning using women like toys and objects. If we choose to do that and they bring value, we must get consent and pay for the value they bring. Like stripping.

[@garotadagavea]

Sheesh... I am glad she came out in one piece...

[@ReneeKadlubek]

I should have been given facts in Dec 2013. Lets do this better from here on out.

[@maxrockanski2045]

News flash reagan was anti-communist.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Zero interest in making anyone look bad or wasting time. No interest in getting hopes up. I need a goal and realistic timeline.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Weve enabled a bunch of people to think they are me or are competing with me or have the trajectory I have and that should end. It is hard to watch and I should be paid for having to tolerate it. It is like babysitting.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Very concerned about what role my house purchase and location and lack of understanding of what was going on may have led to or contributed to the housing bubble and econ crisis. Not clear what is related to what but seems bigger than I realized. Vegas was center of that as was AZ.

[@t.r.campbell6585]

That is a time long past. At least they didn’t have a son who was suspected of income tax evasion, nor did they have a son who lied on a federal firearms application. Times have certainly changed.

[@grant1088]

What a different world we have now they had class to much to say so little time . 7:22

[@victory5784]

Why is this news regan been dead and he is not missed ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏽✊🏽😂😂

[@eyesseeyou803]

AND the Truth shall set you Free. Dedicated to the loyal viewers of this program/propaganda

[@ReneeKadlubek]

I am who I am and a large part of that is the story. Going foward, that will include Luna, The Bushes, Me....don't even ask. May not be popular, but important.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

I need to exist and proud of the leadership decisions 2020. We were able to sift through so many lies in a short amount of time. Congrats team.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

IM sorry others decided to use superficial aspects of my life and story as opposed to the substance I offer. Seems like that was a huge problem 2013 on and coincided with a bunch of people accesssing my info who also want to compete. Needs to be fixed.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Lots to think about. I am adaptable. We need to think neutralizing, long term, and best for our country and history.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Not focused on me- we need to plan ahead for the next census year so that it isn't chaotic.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Yeah I'd love to travel America and push for gender equality? That could make a lot of people happy. Given the totality of it my guess is it will have to be bipartisan. I don't want to spend my kids life election after election. Appreciate those who were able to navigate that the last couple decades.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Yes not great to have to go straight to the top with such petty grievances and issues.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Women will make the difference in 2024. I hope to play something other than a passive or beaten dog surviving role given I am related to that Danny 42 Shining story. Really bad.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Im not sure why people I suspect are stalking me are saying LIE and YEAH. My guess is Ed Sheeran something Eminem Bro something and I have zero interest in that dynamic. They probably know that.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

We have 24 and 42 and the mirror and all that art and all those things and no plan? That's odd. Pretty sure the plan was to replace me and melt me into someone else and not tell me the truth and carry on without my knowledge and blame trump. I'm down with plenty but not okay with wasting more youth on this.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Huge women hate aspect to this. Looks are a big part of a woman's life as it the ability to have children and too bad that was not handled well. Pretty illegal. Appreciate those resolving and recognizing that it is far from a joke. People who know me know what is a joke and what isn't. Appreciate those fixing and wish they had facts sooner.

[@johnward43]

Trump is the new Reagan and Biden is Carter.

[@josephsonora3787]

Reagan was the 2nd Greatest President next to Donald J Trump in the history of America! 🙏

[@nigeltufnel9525]

👉🥴👈

[@Claire-xh5mv]

Shows you really know history and have no value if you were not being sarcastic😢

[@nigeltufnel9525]

​@@Claire-xh5mvIt's none of that. 'Joseph Sonora' is just a fake KZbin trolling account sowing division and hate.

[@josephsonora3787]

@nigeltufnel9525 this coming from a Brit with no real profile picture? I bet you have bad teeth too? 🤣

[@Claire-xh5mv]

@@nigeltufnel9525 Thanks for letting me know.

[@hermanmunster714]

Hey. I want to write a book about stuff! Will the publishers send me to all the talk shows and media outlets to push it so we can make some serious green? $$$$$$ 😆

[@ReneeKadlubek]

Why wasn't there a plan? Seems like someone should have said something in 2013 not buy me a Clue game and act like it was a game. That was after the mock execution.

[@ReneeKadlubek]

That makes sense why 80% of the time was spent with me overmedicated obsessed with what Climate Change meant and sea turtles

[@homatilorthe6166]

😮

[@ReneeKadlubek]

My retainer issue in 2014? Yes, that is related to ongoing attempts to make me uglier over the years and reduce my ability to be with people who would compete with those who wanted that to happen. I have a list of other things done with my appearance, most notably the lack of access to makeup and necessary nerve damage surgery, to make me less attractive. It is really disturbing and abusive isn't even the word. Men and women are guilty of doing this and letting this happen. A decade and billions made off of my name and likeness.

[@eyesseeyou803]

AND the Truth shall set you Free (yes, even you who are loyal viewers of propaganda.

[@roejogan7770]

Her father was a great US President!

[@Ewok751]

Name a problem in the United States, you can trace it back to a Reagan era policy. You’re clearly too young to have observed the disaster of the Reagan presidency, or in a coma.

[@roejogan7770]

@@Ewok751 What problems? Im not having any problems.

[@Ewok751]

@@roejogan7770 the fact that you’re focusing on yourself proves that you are the perfect conservative: A selfish sociopath. You’re only concerned with your own little world and have absolutely NO idea what goes on outside of it.

[@JoeBidenCorruptJoeBidenR-ym6ig]

January 20,2021 Immigration Reversal: Yes Halts construction of the border wall by terminating the national emergency declaration used to fund it

[@bobbyg7719]

During Covid-19? Apparently diseases is not an issue, as long as there's 9.6 million illegal immigrants that can vote for Democrat. Then who cares. 🤷

[@chrismorgan9153]

So, how do we explain the 20 mile section being built in Starr County, Texas? In Conservativeland, it's not being built?

[@lazyassbum]

What does Trump think about Reagan?

[@Americasinertia]

Idk. Why is cartel biden flooding the country with illegals?

[@Dexy83]

She looks just like a combo of her parents!