White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that the “Morning Joe” team didn’t need to hear her opinion after host Joe Scarborough and other show stars praised President Biden. he joked.
“Let’s go to the White House right now. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, please join us now,” co-host Willie Geist said, introducing Jean-Pierre.
“I was going to tell you, but I don’t think you guys need me. I was just listening to the commentary,” he said with a laugh. “I don’t think you guys need me this morning, but I’m glad I could join you.”
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Scarborough said the presidential record that Biden is expected to tout in Thursday night’s State of the Union address “will be a pretty easy sell” until Jean-Pierre is introduced.
Earlier in Thursday’s broadcast, Mr. Scarborough defended Mr. Biden from attacks by political opponents about the president’s age and suitability for the office.
“He’s intellectually and analytically better than ever.” scarborough said. “If you can’t accept the truth, you’re screwed. This version of Biden is…the best Biden of all time.”
Scarborough has made a name for himself in the cable news industry attacking former President Trump and Republicans loyal to him.
The host mocked Trump’s mental acuity and said it could be “bad news” for Trump’s chances in the general election after the former president won the Iowa caucuses earlier this year. Stated.
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