One can’t help but ponder whether MSNBC is veering into the realm of comedy rather than serious news reporting.
This week, host Symone Sanders, who previously served in the campaigns of Bernie Sanders and Vice President Kamala Harris, made a rather curious assertion: she implied that the true decision-maker in the Trump White House remains a mystery, suggesting Trump himself is not in command.
This statement exemplifies a striking case of projection, particularly when considering the last four years of political theater. It’s noteworthy that Sanders has firsthand experience in the Biden White House, where she would have observed the President’s condition up close.
Here’s a glimpse of the transcript via Real Clear Politics:
SYMONE SANDERS: The expectations are so minimal that we find ourselves discussing the possibility—imagine if Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton were to request a television show for their Presidential Daily Briefing? Would that be perceived as irresponsibly flippant outside this setting?
The expectations are indeed low. Here we have the oldest person ever to hold the presidency—let’s not shy away from the age conversation regarding Joe Biden. This individual cannot even take the time to engage with our nation’s sensitive information.
I must inquire: who is truly making the decisions? Who is running the country?
There is a prevalent narrative suggesting Joe Biden wasn’t in control. I can assert with confidence that he not only engaged with his Presidential Daily Briefing but actively participated in discussions, posed questions, and issued directives. Unlike Donald Trump, who appears disinterested even in the simplest of briefings.
For further context, here’s the related video:
There is NO WAY she’s serious.
“Who is actually making the decisions? Who is actually running the country? Everybody wants to say Joe Biden wasn’t running the country. I know for a fact he not only read his presidential daily briefing, he was engaged in the meeting. He asked… pic.twitter.com/LNiXH6GxrF
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 3, 2025
This serves as a stark reminder that the media landscape has seemingly learned little in recent months. Their credibility appears to be in a downward spiral, and the unsettling reality is that they seem unfazed by it.