J’Mika were the first out of the 2016 gate to yuck it up with Trump the candidate, breaking bread with the fascist at his Tower and at Mar a Lago. Seems they wanna gain access yet again. A ratings loser…and I could read the fear on Mika’s face. They were told that the media would be shredding them
Fzck Mika and Joe. This is why I will never trust any Republican. That means, you, too, George, sadly, although you have done more than most. You still can't be trusted not to operate on pure self-interest, and you revert when you think you can get away with it. It's bred in the party culture.
This is nothing more than kissing the ring. You already know what he's gonna say. You already know he's gonna lie. They must be worried that he's gonna come after them. I'm embarrassed that I thought they had integrity.
I can't wrap my head around this. What did they really expect to get after a face to face? The truth? Rational explanations? Cease and Desist compliance? I need answers.
Not sure I would be as agreeable to meeting with Trump. He said terrible things about both of them and if not mistaken, he implied something about the death of one Joe’s campaign staff. I am suspicious of their motives.
The huge elephant in the room is Mika saying "he was tearing up, he was upbeat, he was interested." Does she not realize this is classic narcissistic sociopathic manipulation? Fake tears? Of course he's upbeat/interested - it's all about him. #thewannabeking #elephantintheroom #narcissistsociopath
I am done with these two bozos. They are scared of trump and what he may do to MSNBC and these two clowns. Believe them when they show you who they are.
George! Of all the things turning my stomach these days - this news about Joe and Mika hit me in the heart and the gut. They know what he is about. They caved in a freakin week.
Joe not ranting for the past week was another tell. The tone around the table shifted post-election. While guests remain ungagged, Joe & Mika are moderating themselves in ways they hadn't prior to Nov. 6. This morning was a disappointing watch, but unsurprising.
Not that my opinion matters but…
Trump has loyalty to NO ONE. Perhaps it’s a good idea for the libs to own the GOP & actually help Trump to do the right thing & go down in history for doing the right things in his last term to seal a favorable position in history.
I hated saying that but it’s true.
I wonder how fellow Hosts on MSNBC will react too this..
I mean to remain silent is being complicit in there actions.
I would assume Rachel and Ari would have something too say.
I do wonder George,are u going to directly confront them,face to face or social media.
This overture was made even after they knew who Trump was nominating for key positions in the government. Joe knows how dangerous these people are Joe believes Trump when he tells you what he’s going to do. Joe has admonished other Republicans and MSM outlets for sanitizing him. Now it’s OK?
It’s time for people like you who are constant guest of the show to speak up and speak out. You don’t get to hide behind your friendship either you agree or you disagree. Everyone needs to know where everyone stands. you don’t get to play joyful Warrior and be silent.
They lost me as a listener when they were so off on the election. This is their admission they misunderstood the mood in the country. I will return if they provide more news and analysis and less opinion
I was already getting beyond annoyed with Joe! Never letting Mika finish a sentence or thought 🙄 a know-it-all…some mornings I’ve wondered if he was drunk…but this is the nail in their coffin!! Bet the show loses tons of viewers!
I think many in the media are making the mistake of covering Trump as Democrats/Republicans. I think Trump is a true crime story. CNN should cover him like it covered Danelo Cavalcante.
All of these things would be really cool and make for great tv. However, with a republican executive and legislature and a partial judiciary in the hands of a prosecuted (not persecuted ) felon with a racist-ish past. I understand they are businesses but now is not the time.
Sounded like a marginal nudge from Joe and Mika today. They know they are on'the list' for retribution and also know it was Trump who re-ignited the controversy about Joe and his murdered intern. They are in survival mode now after years of telling us Trump was a political loser. Still a fan but...
Left chit chat wasn't working after the election, so we tack to the right and normalize Trump and see if we can get viewers there.
It's always about the money.
I need everyone to ask themselves a question. If Trump used words like infestation and pollution of blood to speak about Jewish Americans, would “respectable” media give him the time of day? No. He has disqualified himself and should never be normalized.
No offense George, but we can never really trust former Republicans or current anti-trump republicans. They idolized the corrupt Reagan, the OG Trump. They were good with MConnell, Ryan, Boehner, etc. They were good with all of it up until the GOP started dabbling in treason.
Isn’t this the same Joe and Mika whose flirtatious coverage helped put him in the White House the first time? And then milked a spat to claim moral high ground once opposition promised ratings? And they’re now genuflecting again?
Anyone who takes this pair seriously is destined for disappointment.
@gtconway.bsky.social Help us make sense of this—what’s your take? My first reaction is pure shock. I’m genuinely curious to hear your thoughts, so please share. I can’t shake the feeling of being completely misled and gaslit by Mika and Joe.
We have to find a way to talk to people and show them the true difference of the parties. We have lost a huge battle to lies. We need to stand together and teach people the center and working together for the betterment of all Americans. We must stand up and unite not fight over small differences
The news is just depressing and Trumps face splashed all over it. No wonder no one wants to watch. They are stupid they are used to Trump giving them ratings now people are repulsed and avoiding anything to do with Trump that they can.
I sometimes wonder whether nationally known journalists and commentators have people skills. What on Earth would make them think Trump is a changed man and won't later backstab them?
Joe and Mika lost all credibility a while ago. They refused to give Trump the same evisceration they gave Joe Biden. Sugarcoat this meeting all you like but it's in the shit pan and they'll lose even more viewers.
It made me sick to my stomach when I read what they did. I will never watch Morning Joe again. What are they worried about, jail time, lawsuits, no paycheck? Nothing is worth kissing the turd's ass.
The Morning Joe revelation didn't sit well with me, either. I see Duke reasons why they may want to 'make nice' but there are other ways to do that. It's confusing and it put Mika and Joe in same space as Cruz and Rubio.
It felt like a slap in the face. Spending years telling us he's a threat to our democracy, berating Ted Cruz for belittling himself after the comments about his wife, now Joe is not better than Cruz. And Mika's organization should be called "Know Your Place."
Sunny and Ana are right. It’s bad that Mika and Joe visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago to bend the knee. Also, Bill Maher sees the world through his experience only as a wealthy, never-married, childless white man. He’s choosing to not see or simply cant relate to the racism and misogyny that surrounds us.
Just thinking about meeting Trump makes me need a scalding hot shower to wash off the slime. I guess Morning Joe would rather roll around in it.
I'm marking them off the list of friendlies.
It's not a popular view, but I'm with Joe and Mika on this. Trump just wants to be liked. Heck, I don't think he even thought he'd be elected again -- same as he was surprised in 2016.
He won and if some kind of cease fire between them (and others) helps keep him from going berserk, it's worth it.
I just don’t think there is compromise with Nazism, hate, retribution, mass deportation and destruction of our democratic institutions and the constitution.
He campaigned on hate and retribution. He believes he’s been given a mandate and will follow through with his evil. Proof is the cabinet nominees.
You’re right about Netflix. I am in a place where there is no silver lining to cling to. But I’ll recover and fight like hell against this evil.
"Opening the door to potentially constructive conversations". The problem: there have never been constructive conversations with this guy, and there will never be any.
Ego is the sin that controls the other 6. Unfortunately for these 2 they’re being controlled by stupidity. To think that they can influence Daddy MAGA is a sh*t show I enjoy watching hahahahaha
It’s sad that the one really rational defense you can think of right now for this is that they could potentially actually feel like their physical safety is at risk, and this is something they’re doing in order to mitigate that.
A spectacularly wrong thing to do as 1) it reads as opportunistic after all the mudslinging, 2) It feels like bending the knee, kissing the ring to staunch liberal viewers and 3) Really? WTF?!!
Yes! I watch Morning Joe every weekday am and I was extremely disappointed that they met with Trump after years of standing up to him. Are they afraid of him arresting them? Set to obey the new King?
I don't tune into any media to be entertained. This is disgusting and appalling to forgive and support the injustice of this election. Journalism is dead and replaced by greedy self-interest. Bye-bye MSNBC how dare you.
One less News show to watch in the morning. It showed their character and belief in what they were saying all along -- in it for the ratings. I'm sure NBC had a hand in it, caving in the end to treat the authoritarian in charge with kid gloves going forward.
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After what Trump did to both of them, this is so disappointing. But hey — I guess ratings are more important.
So, that's how MSNBC is gonna roll...
But to take the highly mocked pilgrimage to Mar a Lago? That’s disgraceful.
what utter drivel...
Scarborough went on to say he was 'inspired' by Neville Chamberlain meeting Hitler in 1938.....
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/11/18/morning-joe-scarborough-mika-brzezinski-trump-meeting/76400312007/
It just makes obvious what we all can see.
They are Traitors!
Trump has loyalty to NO ONE. Perhaps it’s a good idea for the libs to own the GOP & actually help Trump to do the right thing & go down in history for doing the right things in his last term to seal a favorable position in history.
I hated saying that but it’s true.
I mean to remain silent is being complicit in there actions.
I would assume Rachel and Ari would have something too say.
I do wonder George,are u going to directly confront them,face to face or social media.
They know all they know about him and still went to hobnob with power and wealth. Disgusting!!!!
This is CYA 😡😡😡
It's always about the money.
This one rips me apart.
I will NEVER forgive them or watch them again
#BoycottMorningJoe
Mika?! Siding with your abuser…? There’s a term for that…
Fvcking Sissy Mary Joe and Mika. Trump will rub their faces in it till the day he keels.
However, if you do decide to go there, tell Joe he's a murderer. Apparently he's okay with that now.
Anyone who takes this pair seriously is destined for disappointment.
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They forever lost a viewer here.
shame that means handing over their spines.
Lady Jane Grey had parents like that
I'm marking them off the list of friendlies.
#followthe$
Why would they do that?
He won and if some kind of cease fire between them (and others) helps keep him from going berserk, it's worth it.
Give the dude an award every day and he probably won’t lift a finger. Write him love letters and allow him to believe the mad king isn’t despised.
Put him on Netflix and give him a show. 🤣🕺
You’re right about Netflix. I am in a place where there is no silver lining to cling to. But I’ll recover and fight like hell against this evil.
It’s free. And a lot of folks have told me my post-election coverage helped them relax and breathe some.
We’re just overwhelmed with “distant fears” now, to use a term that Jon Lovett said. Hang in there! 👊❤️🙏
( I'm mad) I don't want to reactivate Twitter just to tell them.
I’m disappointed and I can no longer trust you!!
Who will be the Press Sec. or will they tag team.
Maybe someone should remind Joe and Mika of this?
Step Two: Provide both of them the negative comments Joe does not care about but are well deserved.
Step Three: Boycott MSNBC and tank what is left of their ratings, like Mika and Joe just tanked what was left of their integrity!!