MSNBC host acknowledges being ‘clearly mistaken’ about ‘best Biden’ remarks

Scarborough Reflects on Past Comments About Biden

During a recent broadcast, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough acknowledged that he was “clearly wrong” when he described former President Joe Biden as “the greatest Biden of all time” back in March 2024.

In his conversation with CNN’s Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson on “Morning Joe,” Scarborough shared his experience of being in Ireland with Biden in 2023. He mentioned, “He received a hero’s welcome there. I’ve talked to him for hours, well beyond just the formal settings.”

Scarborough reflected on the comments he made, saying that people were reaching out to him about his opinions and Op-Eds. He felt that what he witnessed was, indeed, Biden at his best, which he believed was evident to others as well.

Despite being pressed in early 2024 about his statement calling Biden “the best Biden in history,” Scarborough maintained his stance on the matter. He was questioned by Mark Halperin about whether he should qualify his remarks with the notion that Biden’s performance might vary at times.

On that same episode of “Morning Joe,” Scarborough stated, “I’ve said for years that he’s coherent. I think he believes he’s sharper now than he was intellectually and analytically 50 years ago.” He added, “If you can’t handle the truth, then that’s on you. This version of Biden is the best we’ve seen.”

Reflecting on his earlier remarks, he conceded, “I was obviously wrong, so I guess I need to be cautious next time.”

Thompson and Tapper joined Scarborough to discuss their new book focusing on Biden’s mental acuity. Tapper noted that the former president is eager to persuade Scarborough of his suitability for reelection.

Scarborough responded to the discussion, saying, “Am I going to scrutinize viral clips or pay attention to my one-on-one time with him? Not really. Sure, some clips are not great. But I believe those moments don’t overshadow his overall capacity to handle crucial issues.”