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MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough Expresses Disappointment After Morning Joe Cancellation Following Trump Assassination Attempt in Milwaukee

MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough Expresses Disappointment After Morning Joe Cancellation Following Trump Assassination Attempt in Milwaukee

Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, expressed frustration after his show was pulled from the air following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

The network’s decision on Monday sparked strong reactions, suggesting that NBC did not trust its anchors to adequately cover the tragic event.

Scarborough and his co-host and wife Mika Brzezinski returned to the air Tuesday morning, expressing disappointment at the network’s quick return to regular programming and even threatening to quit the show if it happened again.

The incident came just hours after Trump received a rock star welcome at the Republican National Convention, despite having a bandage over his right ear where the bullet grazed it.

Trump’s emotional return to the Republican National Convention

Donald Trump was greeted with chants of “fight, fight, fight” as he entered the Republican National Convention, just two days after surviving an assassination attempt.

The former president, wearing a bandage over his right ear, received a hero’s welcome when he officially received his nomination and introduced Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate.

Trump’s family and close allies, including Eric and Don Jr. Trump, Tiffany Trump, former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson and other top Republicans, gathered around him in the VIP guest box.

His supporters echoed the defiant spirit he displayed when he first stood up after the attack, covered in blood but undaunted.

Joe Scarborough’s frustration on air

On Tuesday’s show, Scarborough addressed the unexpected cancellation of Morning Joe, telling viewers that they were told there would be one news feed across all NBC channels, which would include their show.

However, the network returned to its regular programming, instead covering the first day of the Republican National Convention.

Scarborough and Brzezinski expressed surprise and disappointment, noting that they had not received a satisfactory explanation for the change of plans.

Scarborough stressed that if the network did not include them again in its breaking news coverage, it might reconsider its position.

Jack Black cancels tour following controversial comments from band member

Jack Black has announced the cancellation of Tenacious D’s tour following his bandmate Kyle Gass’ controversial comments about the Trump assassination attempt.

Gass had expressed hope that the shooter would succeed, leading Black to distance himself from the comments.

In a statement, Black condemned hate speech and political violence, saying he could not continue the tour under such circumstances. He thanked fans for their understanding and support during this difficult decision.

Exclusive footage from the aftermath of the Trump assassination attempt

New video footage has emerged showing the immediate aftermath of the attempted assassination of Trump.

The video captures the chaos from a never-before-seen angle, revealing the Secret Service tackling Trump and removing his shoes before throwing them off the stage.

The video follows exclusive photos showing a ladder hidden behind trees, leading to the rooftop where the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, shot Trump. Despite the shock and confusion, Trump insisted on retrieving his shoes as he was escorted to safety.

Don Jr. Gets Emotional as Trump Enters Convention

Donald Trump Jr. was visibly moved as he watched his father make a triumphant entrance at the Republican National Convention.

With tears in his eyes, Don Jr. joined his partner Kimberly Guilfoyle, brother Eric Trump and half-sister Tiffany Trump to welcome Trump into the convention hall.

The former president, with a bandage over his ear, appeared equally moved as he greeted his family and close supporters in the VIP guest box.

Former first lady Melania Trump, who is expected to attend the convention later this week, was absent from the event.