Haley Reveals Why Liberal Media Is Warming Up To Trump

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley recently criticized MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for their decision to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, suggesting that it was a calculated move to boost their declining ratings rather than a genuine political shift. Haley, sharing her thoughts on social media, argued that the pair’s sudden interest in reconnecting with Trump was motivated by their need to maintain viewership. According to her, Scarborough and Brzezinski had recognized that their relevance in the media was waning, and a meeting with Trump was their way of staying in the spotlight.

The MSNBC co-hosts announced that they had met with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, marking the first face-to-face meeting they had with him in seven years. The two explained that the purpose of the meeting was to “reopen communications” with the incoming president’s team, particularly at a time when political tensions in the country were high. They described their conversation with Trump as cordial, with Brzezinski noting that Trump appeared cheerful and open to discussing ways to bridge the political divide. While they acknowledged their past criticisms of the former president, they explained that they felt it was important to meet with him and engage in a productive dialogue.

This shift in tone from Scarborough and Brzezinski comes at a time when MSNBC’s ratings have been in decline, particularly since the end of Trump’s first term. Cable news networks in general have seen reduced viewership, partly due to the rise of streaming services and cord-cutting. Despite the meeting, Scarborough and Brzezinski emphasized that they were not looking to defend or excuse Trump’s actions, but rather to report on his presidency in an honest and straightforward manner.

Many conservatives, however, remain skeptical of the pair’s motivations, viewing the meeting as a strategic attempt to regain relevance in an increasingly fragmented media landscape. While Scarborough and Brzezinski pledge to cover the president fairly, their history of sharp criticism makes it clear that their approach to reporting on Trump will remain cautious, if not critical. For Republican viewers, this latest development serves as a reminder of how media figures—whether in the liberal or conservative camp—are always adjusting to the shifting tides of public opinion and ratings.