Hello everyone! We’ve got some major news shaking up the morning lineup. MSNBC has decided to put a pause on “Morning Joe,” the well-known politics roundtable show, for Monday. Instead, they’ll be focusing on the continued breaking news coverage of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
This decision was confirmed by MSNBC after an inquiry from CNN on Sunday evening. The network plans to resume the show on Tuesday. It’s a bold move, especially since “Morning Joe” is one of MSNBC’s top-rated programs and a staple for many viewers during big political events like the Republican National Convention, which is starting just days after the incident at Trump’s rally.
Why the change? Well, a person familiar with the situation explained to CNN that the network wanted to avoid any potential slip-ups. With such a sensitive and rapidly evolving story, there was a concern that one of the many guests on “Morning Joe” might say something inappropriate on live TV. Instead, the network chose to keep the focus on delivering up-to-the-minute news coverage.
Shouldn’t they pull their entire lineup? Starting with Joy Reid.https://t.co/pFBU8I02dS
— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) July 15, 2024
An NBCUniversal News Group spokesperson elaborated, saying, “Given the gravity and complexity of this unfolding story, NBC News, NBC News NOW, and MSNBC have remained in rolling breaking news coverage since Saturday evening. As we continue to cover this story into the week, the networks will continue to cross simulcast, alternating between NBC News, NBC News NOW, and ‘MSNBC Reports,’ so there is one news feed covering this developing situation.”
This incident has stirred up a lot of emotions and criticism, especially from Trump’s supporters. They’ve been vocal about their discontent with the media’s tough reporting on Trump, which they feel contributed to the tense atmosphere leading up to the assassination attempt. At the same time, there’s a significant spotlight on MSNBC, particularly because some Trump allies are directly attacking the network and its parent company, Comcast.
The fact that Morning Joe was off the air today is significant – it signals an existential crisis within MSNBC, and the broader Acela Media apparatus.
It’s the adults in the room getting involved, stepping back, and saying “maybe talking in loose terms about ‘existential threat… pic.twitter.com/CpjrHVcxx3
— Steve Krakauer (@SteveKrak) July 15, 2024
This isn’t the first time MSNBC has made such a call during politically charged times. For instance, last year, after a deadly attack by Hamas on Israel, MSNBC quietly took three of its Muslim broadcasters off the air following criticism from pro-Israeli forces about the network’s coverage. This decision left some staffers feeling uneasy, as reported by Semafor.
So, folks, as the situation continues to unfold, stay tuned to MSNBC for the latest updates. The network is committed to providing comprehensive coverage of this significant event.
