The meeting between Trump and the progressive cable network's hosts — two of the most avowed anti-Trump hosts on television — immediately raised speculation about a détente with the president-elect and sparked criticism from some "Morning Joe" fans.
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They are meeting with Trump because they think they may be able convince Trump to act more moderately in key policy areas. They will definitely lose audience. But if this strategy is even slightly effective, it's worth it. Even Zelensky is employing this same tactic.
It seems many in the media want access to boost ratings. I’ll always stay informed, but I’m not interested in constant updates from every network and outlet about his every move. We’ve been there, and we’re tired.
So he said then on Fox , you get three chances to prove your lousy then… MJ and Mika submitted . Mika your parents are turning over on their grave . And your brother Ambassador to Poland is he proud of you?
I’m having trouble trusting them. They took quite a WWE, Reality TV, sensationalist turn in recent years. It started out as a great show. Now I can’t trust anything they say.
Try to imagine Walter Cronkite going to Berlin to interview Hitler.
Yes, Joe and Mika groveling before Trump is just as ludicrous, but it actually happened.
I think I threw up in my mouth when I heard this news.
CNN has been Fox-leaning (not a compliment!) since Chris Licht fiasco. Stopped watching. Now MSNBC joins them in failed news networks. Can't trust either. AMF.
How are so many people in this thread saying this is a bad thing? It's literally the job of a journalist / news network to try and present objective, unbiased coverage. You're telling me that if someone you watch simply takes a meeting with someone you disagree with, they're done? Gimme a break.
Competing for Fox viewers is a losing proposition. Viewership will continue to tank as habits change and former MSNBC viewers find alternative outlets for objective news.
The progressive cable network? 😭 the one that suspended its muslim anchors last year so it could downplay a genocide on mostly children by a foreign right wing extremist?
And then blamed woke when those actions helped usher in our own right wing extremist?
all MSM channels went from 💯 Harris/Walz until about 2am 11/6..the they ALL pivoted to “what Harris did wrong in her campaign”, “America has spoken”, “we have to have unity..” all sell outs- haven’t watched since.
Well, I guess I'll have to find something else to watch in the mornings. When I was little, my dad watched the Three Stooges on a local TV station each morning before going to work. Maybe they're still on somewhere?
I watch Agendafreetv on YouTube. @lookner.bsky.social Steve Lookner. For years he has not sided with any polital party.
He just tells you what is going on. Like a Walter Kronkite type. Steve stays on top of stories before the media can put their spin on it.
All this speculation about #CombOverGuy's #Cabaret lineup is pointless, worry more about the #TheHillbilly will choose after he has the guys in white coats wheel #CoG out...
They may feel good about this, but the anxiety the country is feeling at this time is enormous. Many of us will be affected in some way by his proposals, and the media has been negligent in informing the public of the impact of his proposals. I don't trust him to do things in my interest.
The broader challenge of political dialogue, which may be necessary but may also provoke a strong reaction from voters who may feel that their values have been compromised
The Nazis took over the media & only those expressing fealty to Dear Leader could work in journalism. Y'all fucked yourselves by normalizing Mango Mussolini's narcissistic authoritarian personality. Good luck working at Walmart, Suckers.
Cable news is one of the reasons Trump is back in the WH
They wanted him back in to help their ratings
They can now watch their ratings continue to plummet
I haven’t watched since election night and I’m not alone in my decision
They are irrelevant
Not really surprised. They were former friends. They couldn’t stop talking about him on their show. It was free advertising. I’ve barely watched anyway as of late and will now stop watching.
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...
I’m just shaking my head. It’s amazing how people just flip a switch, change their alliances, and completely sell out to whoever is winning. I think it’s pathetic, and a slap in the face to their viewers.
I'm going to respectfully disagree with other comments. If they are unwilling to talk to him, it just feeds into his ranting about "mainstream media" and he will only be talking to the outlets that support everything he says. I will wait and see whether they report truthfully or just suck up.
Mika said, "Why not?" Is she serious?! A fascist, rapist, felon dictator would be just the beginning of why not! I was a loyal Morning Joe viewer. No more. Done.
The comment section proves what’s wrong in our country. No room to talk and respectfully disagree. People need to take a good, long, hard look in the mirror. Hatred isn’t good for anyone. Do better!
Never expected these two to kiss the ring--and so quickly. MSNBC should not be platforming autocratic capitulation. We all need to stop talking Republican vs. Democratic, and start talking MAGA Authoritarianism vs. Pro-Democracy Party. Language matters! If MSNBC can't do it, what other TV news will?
It's all good because I'm sure Trump apologized for his comments about Mika's bleeding facelift and I'm sure he said sorry for that stuff about Joe's former staffer, Lori Klausutis.
Know your value, amirite?
Joe and Mika covered Trump's first campaign with amusement and gave him almost unlimited airtime. Then they spent the next 8 years ranting about him. Now, they seem to be cozying up to him again. I guess the prevailing wind has changed.
They need to go back and look at their indignation and reaction to Kevin McCarthy kissing the ring at Mar-a-largo after the insurrection. Brave up to a point! Some of us remember that Morning Joe gave Trump free and repeated coverage the first time he ran. Suspect their rating will now plummet.
Don't care for their show.
I believe what Sister Maya said: "When someone shows you who they are believe them". Joe and his wife are attempting to gaslight their viewers. Trump will attempt everything he said.
Stop playing in my face!
I think they had to do this to remain relevant for the next four years. We have to move past the doom and gloom and report facts. Facts matter. I don’t expect them to become like Sean Hannity and other Fox personalities where they flat out lie. If they do, I think they will lose more viewers.
I think we take a breath. If you don't know her Dad, the horrible accusations he leveled at her and Joe at one time, ect. Let this play out. It's bound to be interesting. 4th Estate on slippery slope now. Watch for FCC..
This is how it begins, the truth goes by the boards and integrity goes up in smoke. What's Liz Chaney doing, she'll likely go quiet than kiss Trump's ring. Trump is evil and we may not survive intact as we see here. It's only emboldening him and MAGA.
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Yes, Joe and Mika groveling before Trump is just as ludicrous, but it actually happened.
I think I threw up in my mouth when I heard this news.
Empty suits.
And then blamed woke when those actions helped usher in our own right wing extremist?
He just tells you what is going on. Like a Walter Kronkite type. Steve stays on top of stories before the media can put their spin on it.
CNN will also bend the knee, which is sad.
They wanted him back in to help their ratings
They can now watch their ratings continue to plummet
I haven’t watched since election night and I’m not alone in my decision
They are irrelevant
They’re never trump republicans !
And they can kiss their viewership goodbye.
I'm done with MSNBC
Bye Morning Joe.
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https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/18/media/brendan-carr-trump-fcc-nominee-project-2025/index.html
Given the choice between FOX and someone who acts like FOX, people will watch the real FOX all the time.
Know your value, amirite?
Do not surrender in advance to a dictator.
So many Democratic leaders stabbing the party faithful in the back.
I believe what Sister Maya said: "When someone shows you who they are believe them". Joe and his wife are attempting to gaslight their viewers. Trump will attempt everything he said.
Stop playing in my face!
Was it worth it?