In an unexpected move, MSNBC decided to pull the broadcast of its show “Morning Joe” following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The network removed the show from its normal programming in order to avoid potential ‘inappropriate comments’ being made on air.
In an interview with CNN, MSNBC stated: “Given the gravity and complexity of this unfolding story, NBC News, NBC News NOW, and MSNBC have remained in rolling breaking news coverage since Saturday evening. As we continue to cover this story into the week, the networks will continue to cross simulcast, alternating between NBC News, NBC News NOW, and ‘MSNBC Reports,’ so there is one news feed covering this developing situation.”
The ‘Morning Joe,’ hosted by Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and Willie Geist, is known for its in-depth political analysis and commentary, which tends to have a derogatory tone toward former President Trump and Republicans at large.
President Biden, VP Kamala Harris, the White House, and other Democrat elected officials have been quick to denounce political violence of any type in light of the shooting.
Celebrities, Democrat elected officials, and online influencers have not seemed to share the sentiment of the current President and his administration. Leftists took to social media criticizing the shooter’s aim and even got the hashtag #HowDoYouMiss tending online.
The attempted assassination of former President Trump has sparked widespread reactions and concern, prompting the network to exercise caution in its coverage. Many are surprised that MSNBC is trying to maintain the integrity of its reporting and avoid any statements that could be considered insensitive or speculative during such a critical time.
In removing ‘Morning Joe,’ MSNBC has conceded that its content is, in fact, inappropriate and insensitive toward former President Trump. Critics and conservatives alike are frustrated that the network has failed to monitor its content more closely prior to the assassination attempt on Trump but remain hopeful that this horrific event will shed light on the mainstream media’s analysis for future coverage.
