Fauci takes the 5th, Blanche nomination on hold, Mika fact-checks Trump's role in COVID response
Summary
Morning Joe analyzes President Trump’s historic low approval ratings and the political fallout from the stalled AG nomination and a contentious Fauci hearing. The episode heavily features discussion on the expanding US-Iran conflict, with military analyst Gen. Mark Hertling urging a diplomatic exit over continued strikes. Hosts also debate Republican internal divisions and the risks of Chinese and Russian involvement in the war.
Topics discussed
Commercials and show intro
Senate Judiciary Committee postpones AG vote
Fauci hearing and political theater
Midterm polls and Trump's approval ratings
Middle East conflict and Iran tensions
Analysis of Fauci's contempt hearing
Todd Blanch AG nomination struggles
Secret Service surveillance of James Comey
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