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Trump vents furiously about TV shows he doesnt like in Monday morning social media spree
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President Donald Trump criticised two TV shows, Morning Joe and Real Time with Bill Maher, on Monday morning.
What happened
President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with TV shows Morning Joe and Real Time with Bill Maher on Monday morning, claiming Bill Maher's ratings are low and Joe Scarborough's show will be "dead". Trump's comments were made on Truth Social and refer to Scarborough's show as "REALLY BAD RATINGS". Scarborough responded by highlighting Morning Joe's high ratings in the Washington, D.C. market.
Why it matters
Trump's comments are the latest in a series of public disputes with the media and are significant because they reflect his ongoing criticism of the news media.
Key facts
- Morning Joe averaged 733,000 viewers in August, a 27% year-over-year increase
- Scarborough's show is the No. 1 morning show in the Washington, D.C. market
- Trump has previously banned certain outlets from the White House
- Trump has a 24/7 broadcast of Trump-related content called "TrumpTV"
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