MSNBC’s Joe Melts Down Over Trump Victory, Ignores January 6 Spin [WATCH]

MSNBC’s Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough expressed frustration and disbelief on Monday over Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, despite the lingering controversies surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot.

Scarborough described the outcome as a reflection of a deeply divided America, with no clear consensus on the former president’s role in the events of that day.

“This remains an evenly divided country,” Scarborough said. “And no one, no one, to paraphrase William F. Buckley, no one is held hostage to the results of the last election other than, other than what the Constitution tells us. And so we are still a divided nation.”

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Scarborough acknowledged that Trump’s victory underscored the split in public opinion regarding the Capitol riot and its aftermath. “Yes, yes, Donald Trump won despite January 6, but that half the nation was okay with that. Half the nation not okay with that. The debate continues in full,” he added.

Scarborough pointed to the election results as evidence that the country remains polarized, with voters rejecting the narratives surrounding January 6 that many in the media and political establishment have advanced for years.

“Americans rejected the manufactured narratives, lies, and abuse of power — and they still can’t believe it.” – Western Lensman

Scarborough whines that Trump won in 2024 despite J6:

“We are still a divided nation. And yes, Donald Trump won despite January 6th. Half the nation was okay with that.”

Americans rejected the manufactured narratives, lies and abuse of power — and they still can’t believe it. pic.twitter.com/nYcDk0dVMN

— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) January 6, 2025

The host’s comments came during a broader discussion about the political landscape following the 2024 election.

Scarborough reiterated that the ongoing division reflects the reality of American politics, where no single narrative or viewpoint dominates.

The Capitol riot has remained a contentious issue since 2021, with Trump critics labeling it an insurrection and many of his supporters dismissing it as overblown or politically weaponized.

Despite ongoing debates, Scarborough noted that the 2024 election results show the issue has not resonated with voters as strongly as Democrats and the media had hoped.

Scarborough’s remarks follow widespread criticism of efforts by some political and media figures to frame January 6 as a defining factor in Trump’s eligibility for office.

While many Democrats have attempted to tie the riot to Trump’s candidacy, the election results suggest that voters prioritized other issues.

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The shift in public… pic.twitter.com/dqsIOeVWsl

— RVM News (@redvoicenews) January 6, 2025

As Trump prepares to return to the White House, the country remains politically divided, with both sides continuing to clash over the events of January 6 and their implications.

Scarborough’s comments reflect the broader frustration among Trump’s critics, who have struggled to reconcile his electoral success with their narrative of the Capitol riot.

The debate over January 6 and its impact on American politics is likely to continue, but the 2024 election has demonstrated that voters are increasingly focused on other priorities, leaving media figures like Scarborough grappling with the reality of a deeply polarized electorate.

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