**Title**: MSNBC Benches 'Morning Joe' in Wake of Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
**Sapo**: MSNBC has pulled its flagship morning show, 'Morning Joe', from the air following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. The decision was reportedly made out of concern over potential inappropriate comments during the live broadcast.
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In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, MSNBC has made the decision to pull its popular morning show, 'Morning Joe', from the airwaves. Viewers tuning in on Monday were met with NBC News special reporting on the incident, rather than the usual program hosted by Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski.
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According to a report by CNN, the decision to sideline 'Morning Joe' was partially motivated by concerns that one of the show's many guests might make an inappropriate comment during the four-hour broadcast that could be used against the show and the network. However, an MSNBC spokesperson vehemently denied the CNN report.
The decision was reportedly made by Cesar Conde, the chairman of NBCUniversal News Group, in consultation with MSNBC president Rashida Jones and the show's co-hosts.
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Scarborough, who has a history of both supporting and criticizing Trump, expressed his concern about political violence in a statement on Sunday. He pointed to the many instances of such violence in American history, including the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.
The decision to pull 'Morning Joe' has sparked reactions from across the political spectrum. Some conservative observers have expressed concerns about the network's lack of trust in its own hosts to handle the situation appropriately. Others have questioned the timing of the decision, calling into question the show's coverage of the assassination attempt.
On the other hand, some liberal commentators have expressed dismay at MSNBC's decision to silence the show. They argue that it sends a chilling message about the suppression of free speech and the reluctance of the media to engage in critical analysis of current events.
The hosts of 'Morning Joe' have a history of both criticizing and praising Trump. They initially supported his political aspirations but later became some of his most vocal critics after his election.
The attempted assassination of Trump has raised concerns about the level of political violence in the United States and has reignited the debate about the role of rhetoric in fueling such violence.
MSNBC has not immediately responded to a request for comment on the decision to pull 'Morning Joe' from the airwaves.
The incident has also raised questions about the future of the show and the relationship between MSNBC and its hosts. It remains to be seen whether 'Morning Joe' will return to the airwaves on Tuesday, as the network has stated, or if the incident will have a more lasting impact on the show's future.
