Gerry Baker Criticizes MSNBC's Misinformation Claims

Wall Street Journal editor-at-large Gerry Baker criticized MSNBC host Joe Scarborough for accusing the Journal of publishing disinformation after it ran an op-ed by Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance, which criticized the Biden administration's response to Hurricane Helene. Baker argued that Scarborough's past comments about President Biden's health, where he claimed Biden was 'incredible shape' shortly before Biden's withdrawal from the race, reflected a double standard. He described Scarborough's critiques as 'chutzpah,' given MSNBC's own history with misinformation. Additionally, Baker mentioned that Fox News fact-checked Vance's op-ed and found no false claims. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between different media outlets regarding their coverage and standards of truth.