MSNBC has decided to suspend its popular program “Morning Joe” in order to provide ongoing coverage of the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
The network has confirmed that it will prioritize breaking news over its usual top-rated morning show, with normal programming set to resume on Tuesday.
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MSNBC’s decision to sideline one of its prominent programs during a critical political moment, which aligns with the Republican National Convention and comes after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, is a significant move.
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According to a reliable source, the network opted to preempt “Morning Joe” in order to prevent any potential errors by its numerous guests that could be used to undermine the credibility of both the program and the network as a whole.
This decision was apparently made by Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCUniversal News Group, in conjunction with MSNBC President Rashida Jones and hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski.
In response to these unfolding events, a representative of NBCUniversal News Group communicated to CNN about the ongoing live news coverage, emphasizing the significance of delivering a cohesive news feed across NBC News, NBC News NOW, and “MSNBC Reports” to comprehensively address the developing situation.
The aim was to ensure that audiences received consistent and accurate information amidst the evolving circumstances.
It is evident that there was a concerted effort within NBCUniversal News Group to maintain a unified approach towards reporting on this issue.
The decision-makers recognized the potential risks associated with airing “Morning Joe” at that time and took proactive steps to prevent any negative impact on the program’s reputation or that of the network.
This demonstrates a commitment to upholding journalistic integrity and responsible reporting practices within the organization.
Integrity???? Since when???
Right?
They pulled it because they know Joe and Mika are a big part of the HATE filled rhetoric
Thumbs up for the action. The two should be put in the time out corner
” ….. could be used to undermine the credibility of both the program and the network as a whole.”
The network has no credibility. Morning Joe is nothing more than a #DemWit hate filled whine session. I believe it was for a short while pulled off the air, because Joe & Mika are unable to be civil. They are a big part of the problem.
Morning Joe whom I call a gumby look alike is no journalist nor a reporter nor is his hateful wife, rather than a couple of right hand assholes of the Communist Democrats.
They both love the division of America and absolutely hate President Trump.
MSNBC and CNN have no credibility whatsoever.
Its called CYA. They know his show is full of BS and could get a major lawsuit started!!!!
Put Morning Joe in Late Night OK