Morning Joe hosts report exclusives on Trump while reportedly advising him

[progressoid]

MSNBC’s Morning Joe has generally been a place of friendly, even fawning, coverage for President-elect Donald Trump and his White House transition. Co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have repeatedly defended their treatment of Trump in the face of criticism from other media figures, and Scarborough has lashed out angrily at critics, at one point vehemently stating, “God, you people. You need to do your job and be journalists. You’re really disgusting.”

The co-hosts have also reported many exclusives and scoops on the transition, typically citing unnamed “sources” behind the information.

But in a disturbing twist, Scarborough and Brzezinski have also confirmed that they are playing a much bigger role for this administration than simply cheerleading reporters:

The exclusives come as the pair, who often give Trump friendly coverage, have confirmed that they regularly speak directly to Trump and have reportedly been advising him, including on his cabinet selections. These reports raise questions about the journalistic ethics surrounding Morning Joe’s Trump coverage, as well as the extent of the hosts’ relationship with the president-elect.

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[pbmus]

1. No wonder the Trumpster is screwing up so rapidly...

It's the morning joe ...

Kakistocracy

[Midnight Writer]

2. Lo! I smell a swamp that needs drained.

[Lotusflower70]

3. Lol

Was he speaking about himself? Because yes he is an arrogant ass and I would say quite disgusting.

Scarborough has lashed out angrily at critics, at one point vehemently stating, “God, you people. You need to do your job and be journalists. You’re really disgusting.”

[eShirl]

5. You know who else calls journalists disgusting?

Twitler.

[Lotusflower70]

8. For a different reason

Yeah although the point I was making is where was Scarborough's so-called integrity for journalism during the campaign? Instead he just lashes out at others. And now he is saying he is advising Donald, not very ethical. Certainly not someone I am going to rely on for accurate information.

[progressoid]

6. Yeah, that part seemed a bit ironic.

[eShirl]

4. Journalism!

[zippythepinhead]

7. motor mouth

that's what I call Joe. He's a creep.

[SDJay]

9. How Many People (Outside of DU)

actually watch this show? It's on at 3 a.m. Pacific time, so I'm guessing that all but wipes out the west coast viewership.

Regardless, if this clown and his sidekick are actually advising King Orange the Stupid, then:

1. At the very least there should be a daily disclosure of this fact on the teevee machine.
2. If this guy refuses to read that disclosure, he should be fired immediately.
3. If he and his sidekick are actually providing influential input on cabinet choices, they are both about as bright as a burned out light bulb.

But... ratings/ad rates/etc, so nothing will happen.