Trump explodes at Scarborough, mocks 'failing' ratings and accuses MS NOW host of 'TDS' in fiery row
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump reignited his long-running feud with MS NOW's Joe Scarborough on Wednesday, June 10, unleashing a blistering social media post in which he mocked the host's ratings, accused him of suffering from "Trump Derangement Syndrome," and claimed his program was losing viewers.
The remarks quickly drew a response from Scarborough himself, setting off another public clash between the president and one of his most persistent media critics.
Trump unloads on Joe Scarborough over ratings
In a post on Truth Social, Trump took aim at Scarborough's show and questioned its performance with viewers.
"Joe Scarborough's ever shrinking, low-rated show is being crushed in the ratings," Trump wrote.
The president went on to accuse the MSNBC host of suffering from what supporters often call "Trump Derangement Syndrome," or TDS.
"His serious case on Trump Derangement Syndrome, often referred to as TDS, has made him a laughing stock among those who know what is going on in the 'Wonderful World of Television,'" Trump said.
Trump also claimed the show was facing cuts because of weak audience numbers, adding that Scarborough and his colleagues were "falling further and further into the TDS Swamp."
Trump's remarks came after Scarborough discussed recent reporting regarding the administration and the Jeffrey Epstein files during his program.
The MSNBC host highlighted new reporting and described an upcoming book on Trump's presidency as one of the most significant accounts of the administration.
Shortly afterward, the president fired back on social media, turning the focus toward Scarborough rather than the reporting itself.
Joe Scarborough responds to Trump's attack
Rather than ignoring the criticism, Scarborough addressed Trump's comments during his show.
"Did this just happen? Did Donald just write us?" he joked while reading the president's post.
Reacting to Trump's claim that he suffers from TDS, Scarborough pushed back and noted that he has communicated with Trump directly in the past.
"I tell people that we actually talk on the phone, and sometimes I go talk to you in the White House," he said.
Scarborough insisted that disagreements with the president do not amount to personal hostility, adding, "I just state the facts."
