'Do we have to read it?' Morning Joe buries GOP senator over 'pathetic' Trump defense

An attempt by a Republican lawmaker to provide cover for Donald Trump after he posted an extremely offensive video on his Truth Social account depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as apes got a smackdown on MS NOW on Monday morning.

During a segment on “Morning Joe” looking back on the controversy that rocked the White House last week and had Trump administration officials scrambling and contradicting each other, co-host Jonathan Lemire began to read a social media post from Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA).

That, in turn, made Joe Scarborough loudly groan.

Lemire pointed out that Trump did get some major pushback, most notably from Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, the lone Black GOP senator.

He added, “So despite some Republicans taking a stand, there were others who attempted to shield the president from criticism. Senator Bill Cassidy, who is facing a tough reelection —.”

“Uggggh. This was so pathetic,” Scarborough blurted and then added, “Do we have to read it?”

Lemire then noted Cassidy wrote the post, “after President Trump endorsed his opponent; actually thanked Trump for removing the video.”

“Well, he thanked Trump for removing the video, and then Donald Trump said, ‘I did nothing wrong,’” Scarborough observed.

Trump endorsed Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow (R) over Cassidy for the Louisiana seat last month. Cassidy had voted to convict Trump during his second impeachment trial in 2021.

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