Mika Brzezinski criticized the president's staff over his demanding schedule prior to his performance in the debate, as MSNBC witnessed a significant decline in viewership during the crisis period.
MSNBC host Mika Brzezinski, an ardent supporter of President Biden, has openly condemned the president's staff for the rigorous schedule he was subjected to leading up to the recent debate. This follows a dramatic fall in MSNBC's viewership amidst a major political crisis surrounding Biden.
In recent weeks, MSNBC has spent considerable airtime expressing concerns about Biden's mental fitness for a second term, prompting several prominent Democrats and liberal pundits to call for his withdrawal from the race and the nomination of a younger candidate to face former President Trump in November.
MSNBC Host Slams Biden's Staff for President's Schedule Leading up to Debate
Amidst this turmoil, Biden called into MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Monday, reaffirming his intention to remain in the race. However, his performance in the debate, along with reports of his alleged decline behind the scenes, has left supporters in a state of panic.
MSNBC's preoccupation with Biden's well-being became evident when hosts Joy Reid and Alex Wagner voiced their apprehensions about his ability to defeat Trump after the debate last month. MSNBC political analyst Claire McCaskill expressed her disappointment, stating that Biden "failed" to demonstrate his fitness for office. The following morning, Joe Scarborough, the namesake of "Morning Joe," questioned whether Biden should pursue re-election, but later urged Democrats to refrain from ousting their nominee.
MSNBC Host Slams Biden's Staff for President's Schedule Leading up to Debate
MSNBC's dismal viewership, particularly during the week of July 4th, was in stark contrast to its performance during previous holiday periods. The network's average daily viewership stood at a mere 569,000, with only 56,000 viewers in the advertiser-coveted demographic of adults aged 25-54.
MSNBC's audience woes extended beyond the week of the debate. During the second quarter of 2024, the network averaged 810,000 total viewers, lagging significantly behind Fox News with 1.3 million and CNN with 618,000. Among the key demographic, MSNBC averaged only 83,000 viewers, while Fox News and CNN managed 154,000 and 85,000 respectively.
MSNBC Host Slams Biden's Staff for President's Schedule Leading up to Debate
Brzezinski's criticism of Biden's staff suggests that the president's team may have contributed to his underperformance in the debate. As the race for the presidency heats up, all eyes will be on Biden and his campaign to see if they can address his perceived weaknesses and regain the confidence of voters.
