'Morning Joe' hosts propose bankruptcy as Donald Trump's 'best move', Internet says ex-president 'needs to drop out'

Joe Scarborough argued that declaring bankruptcy could potentially offer Donald Trump benefits not only economically but also politically
PUBLISHED MAR 26, 2024
MSNBC’s 'Morning Joe' hosts suggested declaring bankruptcy as a solution for Donald Trump’s financial and legal struggles (@msnbc/Youtube)
MSNBC’s 'Morning Joe' hosts suggested declaring bankruptcy as a solution for Donald Trump’s financial and legal struggles (@msnbc/Youtube)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: On a recent episode of MSNBC's 'Morning Joe', host Joe Scarborough put forth a serious proposal regarding Donald Trump's financial and legal challenges: declaring bankruptcy.

Scarborough argued that this action could potentially serve as the optimal solution for the former president, offering benefits not only in terms of finances but also politically.



 

MSNBC analyst Elise Jordan analyzes Donald Trump's strategy

“What Donald Trump has done so masterfully is he’s made the grievances that he has, the grievances that people have against him," MSNBC analyst Elise Jordan remarked, continuing, “It’s not about him, he tells voters, it’s about you. They are doing this to you. I am being persecuted." 

Jordan added, saying, “By pushing the victimhood narrative, he has managed to make this not just about himself and his problems of the day but about a large swath of the country that is repulsed, frankly, by elites who are sitting in Washington." 

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MSNBC analyst Elise Jordan said on 'Morning Joe' that Donald Trump is pushing the victimhood narrative (@msnbc/Youtube)

“Which is why, Mika, I know this sounds crazy … Donald Trump declaring bankruptcy may be the best move for him,” Scarborough responded, adding, “Not just economically, but politically." 

Mika Brzezinski, co-host of 'Morning Joe', concurred with the suggestion that declaring bankruptcy could be the most advantageous course of action for Trump.

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Co-host Mika Brzezinski agreed that the best move for Donald Trump might be declaring bankruptcy (@msnbc/Youtube)

“It’ll hurt his pride. I don’t think he’ll do it because of his pride,” Scarborough continued. “But the base, if Donald Trump had to file bankruptcy, I actually think it’d help him politically".

“He inflated his assets in every way,” Brzezinski added. “He was also aspirational." 

“Everybody dreamed to wear the red hat and be rich and famous and have gold-plated everything. He symbolized success in that way," Brzezinski said. 

'Morning Joe' hosts spark social media uproar

'Morning Joe' panel's statements ignited a firestorm on social media platforms, sparking various comments from users. 

One person wrote, "I'm so fed up with the whole 'we can't push him too far or it'll help him politically' narrative. That attitude is the reason the US is in the mess it's in." 

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One person wrote, 'I'm so fed up with the whole 'we can't push him too far or it'll help him politically' narrative. That attitude is the reason the US is in the mess it's in' (@msnbc/Youtube)

Another person wrote, "Grab Him By The Properties!"

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Another person wrote, 'Grab Him By The Properties!' (@msnbc/Youtube)

"Stop giving this guy breaks. Americans deserve their day in court vs. Trump for a coup on Jan. 6th," one comment read. 

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'Stop giving this guy breaks. Americans deserve their day in court vs. Trump for a coup on Jan. 6th', one comment read (@msnbc/Youtube)

"Trump really needs to just drop out. Anyone with even a 10th of his problems are already gone," another comment read. 

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'Trump really needs to just drop out. Anyone with even a 10th of his problems are already gone', another comment read (@msnbc/Youtube)

"...suggesting we inject disinfectant," another person remarked. 

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'The day our justice system is tested. Will Trump be held accountable or above the law', one person said  
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"The day our justice system is tested. Will Trump be held accountable or above the law," one person said. 

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Another person said, 'Time to make Trump accountable' (@msnbc/Youtube)

Another person said, "Time to make Trump accountable, in the name of We the People, our country, our System of Justice and the Security of our Nation ️🇺🇲".

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