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Morning Joe Hosts Face Backlash After Meeting Trump Amid Investigation Fears

Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski's meeting with Trump sparks viewer backlash as ratings plummet and conspiracy fears resurface.

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Updated: Nov 21st, 2024, 10:43 PM ET

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MSNBC's Morning Joe hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski face backlash and a 38% viewer drop after their meeting with President-elect Trump raises concerns about retribution linked to past conspiracy theories. The hosts justified the meeting as an opportunity for dialogue during fraught political times, with Brzezinski emphasizing the need for communication. Their audience, mostly liberal, reacted negatively, leading to a 17% drop immediately after the announcement. Fears regarding Trump's potential investigations into Scarborough's past connections have fueled speculation about their motivations for meeting the President-elect, which the network disputes.

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