MSNBC's “Morning Joe” co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski met with President-elect Donald Trump on Monday at Mar-a-Lago last week to reopen lines of communication for the first time in seven years. announced. year.
Mr. Scarborough and Mr. Brzezinski, who are married, told the audience that although they disagree with Mr. Trump on most issues, they felt it was important to speak with Mr. Trump after “five years of political war” that has divided our country. spoke. Notably, this announcement came after the network's viewership declined. reportedly It has plummeted by double-digit percentages since Election Day.
“Joe and I realized it was time to do something different, and that starts with not just talking about Donald Trump, but talking to him.”
“Over the past week, Joe and I have heard from so many people, from political leaders to ordinary citizens, that they are deeply disappointed and horrified by some of President-elect Trump's cabinet choices.” said Brzezinski. “Last Thursday, we voiced our own concerns on this broadcast and even said we would appreciate the opportunity to speak with the president-elect himself.
“On Friday, we had an opportunity to do just that,” Brzezinski continued. “Joe and I went to Mar-a-Lago to meet President-elect Trump privately. It was the first time we had seen him in seven years.”
The co-hosts have been some of President Trump's most vocal critics for nearly a decade, and they frequently feature prominent Democrats as hosts. Despite their differences, Scarborough and Brzezinski said it is their job as commentators to put their differences aside.
“We just talked about a number of issues, including abortion, mass deportations, and the threat of political retaliation against political opponents and the press,” Scarborough said. “We talked a lot about that, and anyone who watches this show, who has watched this show over the past year, over the past 10 years, knows that we talk a lot about a lot of issues. I guess it's no surprise that we couldn't see eye to eye.'' And we told him that. ”
“What we agreed to was to resume communications,” Brzezinski said.
Co-sponsors also emphasized President Trump's desire to work with Democrats across the aisle and heal the divisions our country has experienced for years.
“My father often spoke with world leaders with whom the United States deeply disagreed,” Brzezinski continued. “It's a mission shared by reporters and communicators alike.”
“President Trump shed tears and appeared cheerful during this meeting, seemingly interested in finding common ground with Democrats on some of the most divisive issues,'' Brzezinski said. ” he said. “And I think for those of you who ask me why I'm going to go talk to the president-elect, especially among us, during these difficult times, I think I'll ask back, why not?”
Brzezinski also said that while he personally opposes Trump, he wants to take into account the tens of millions of people who support him.
“Five years of political warfare have left Washington and this country deeply divided,” Brzezinski said. “We have been as clear as we can in expressing our deep concerns about President Trump’s actions and comments during this escalating public debate.”
“But for nearly 80 million Americans, election denialism, public trial, and January 6 were not as important as the issues that motivated them to vote Donald Trump back into the White House.” Mr. Brzezinski continued. “Joe and I realized it was time to do something different, and that starts with not just talking about Donald Trump, but talking to him.”
President Trump also spoke about the meeting on Fox News: I'm saying It was “very heartfelt”.
“To make America great again, it's critical, if not essential, to have a free, fair and open media and press,” Trump told Fox News.
“A lot of things were discussed, but I really appreciated the fact that they wanted open communication,” he said. “In many ways, it's too bad it wasn't done a long time ago.”
“And while many others are seeking a meeting, I am not seeking retribution or grandeur or the destruction of those who have treated me so unfairly or so badly beyond comprehension. There aren't any,” Trump continued. “I always want to give a second chance, even a third chance, but I'm never going to give a fourth chance. That's where I stand.”
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