Joe Scarborough Defends Meeting With Trump

Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBC’s 'Morning Joe,' defended his recent meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, stating the backlash he and co-host Mika Brzezinski faced highlights a 'massive disconnect' between social media and reality. Scarborough claimed he received numerous supportive calls from around the world, contrasting the negative reactions on social media, which included accusations of betrayal from critics like Jeff Jarvis. He emphasized their intent was to 'reopen communications' with Trump, despite their history of criticism towards him. Brzezinski supported this by advocating for a new approach, stating it was time to engage in dialogue rather than just commentary. Both hosts insisted they are not normalizing Trump but seeking to provide insights into current events. Their meeting sparked significant debate about media ethics and the role of journalists in political discourse.