DOJ drops Reflecting Pool charges in stunning reversal
Aug 3, 2026 · 40m
Summary
Morning Joe analyzes President Trump’s historic low polling amid the Iran war and bizarre AI social media posts, featuring guests Anthony Scaramucci and Caddy Kay. The show covers the dropped vandalism charges against David Hearn for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage. Additionally, hosts discuss the Michigan Senate primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, MLB trade deadline reactions, and record-breaking box office numbers.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro
Trump's low approval ratings and bizarre social media posts
Rest Is Politics US tour announcement
Analysis of the Iran war and its political impact
Critique of Trump's war strategy and AI tweets
Jen Palmieri's Long Play series on Texas voters
Republican women in Texas switching to Democrats
MLB trade deadline and Dodgers' spending
Michigan Democratic Senate primary preview
Reflecting Pool vandalism case and Janine Pirro
Deep dive into Michigan primary: Stevens vs. El-Said
Box office results and cultural revival
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