A revealing new media admission is reigniting questions about how closely Joe Biden’s White House managed press coverage during his presidency.
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough disclosed this week that Biden’s senior aides routinely tracked his television commentary—and quietly urged him to ease up whenever the president was watching Morning Joe.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, Scarborough said White House chiefs of staff would alert him when Biden had tuned in and ask that his criticism be toned down.
According to Scarborough, aides warned that negative commentary could “disrupt the day” inside the West Wing. The remarks suggest a level of media coordination that critics say blurs the line between journalism and message control.
Scarborough insisted the requests did not change how he approached his role, saying his commentary—whether directed at Biden or President Donald Trump—was based on what he believed was best for the country.
Still, the disclosure is drawing renewed scrutiny as Americans continue reassessing how much information about Biden’s condition and leadership was shielded from public view.
Scarborough also revealed that President Trump is likely a regular viewer of Morning Joe. He recounted personally calling Trump after the president spoke with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during unrest in Minneapolis, describing the exchange as constructive and cooperative.
The renewed attention comes as Scarborough’s past statements about Biden resurface—particularly his now-controversial claim in early 2024 that Biden was mentally sharper than ever.
At the time, Scarborough dismissed widespread concerns about Biden’s age and fitness, portraying the president as operating at peak intellectual capacity despite mounting public doubts.
Those remarks took on new significance after Biden exited the 2024 presidential race and Vice President Kamala Harris later lost to President Trump.
In the months that followed, multiple books featuring insider accounts from the Biden White House and re-election campaign detailed what staff reportedly knew about Biden’s health and cognitive limitations.
By May 2025, Scarborough acknowledged he had been wrong in his earlier assessment, saying he based his comments only on personal interactions rather than the full picture.
For many older Americans, the episode has reinforced concerns about media access, selective reporting, and whether voters were given the full truth during a critical election cycle.
As additional insider revelations continue to emerge, Scarborough’s admission adds to a growing list of questions about what the public was told—and what may have been quietly managed behind the scenes.
