MSNBC Silences 'Morning Joe' Amid Trump Assassination Attempt Concerns

MSNBC's flagship morning show "Morning Joe" was abruptly pulled from airing on Monday out of apprehension over potentially inflammatory comments in the wake of a near-fatal assassination attempt on former President Trump.

In an unprecedented move, MSNBC pulled its flagship morning show "Morning Joe" from airing on Monday, citing concerns over potential inappropriate comments following an assassination attempt on former President Trump.

According to CNN, the decision was made partially due to fears that one of the show's numerous guests could make reckless remarks live on air, which could be exploited to attack the program and network. MSNBC vehemently denied this report.

MSNBC Silences 'Morning Joe' Amid Trump Assassination Attempt Concerns

Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal News Group, consulted with MSNBC President Rashida Jones and "Morning Joe" co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski before making the call to cancel the show for the day.

Scarborough took to Twitter on Sunday to express his thoughts on the attempted assassination, calling for an end to political violence and praying for Trump's recovery.

MSNBC Silences 'Morning Joe' Amid Trump Assassination Attempt Concerns

The decision to remove "Morning Joe" from the airwaves sent shockwaves through the political community, with some conservatives questioning the network's trust in its own show.

Others expressed dismay on social media, arguing that this was a time when the show's analysis and commentary were most needed.

MSNBC Silences 'Morning Joe' Amid Trump Assassination Attempt Concerns

"Morning Joe" has a history of being staunchly anti-Trump, with the hosts frequently criticizing the former president and his supporters.

Some of the program's most controversial rhetoric has come from guests, such as when John Heilemann labeled Trump a "racist tin-pot dictator" in 2020.

"Morning Joe" has also become known as a favorite of President Biden and the liberal elite, particularly in recent weeks as Biden grapples with political challenges.

Trump himself was wounded in the assassination attempt, which occurred during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooter killed one attendee and injured two others before being neutralized by law enforcement.

Trump is expected to accept the Republican nomination for president in Milwaukee later this week.