Media Offenders

Joe Scarborough

  • OUTLET

    REPORTER

    CLAIM

    Republicans are losing the political battle over the shutdown

    CATEGORY

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    THE OFFENSE

    MSNBC host Joe Scarborough suggested that Democrats were “on the right side” of the government shutdown.

    THE TRUTH

    Democrats’ reckless decision to shut down the government threatened food access for low-income Americans, caused widespread travel disruptions and led to millions of Americans missing paychecks. Democrats chose to vote against a bill that would reopen the government 15 times.

    KEY POINTS

    • Joe Scarborough claimed democrats were “right” for voting against the distribution of SNAP/EBT, disrupting Americans’ travel, and causing millions to miss paychecks.

    SOURCES

    • Republicans are losing the political battle over the shutdown