--- title: "Trump attacks TV hosts Scarborough and Maher on Truth Social" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/media/trump-attacks-tv-hosts-scarborough-and-maher-on-truth-social" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-attacks-tv-hosts-scarborough-and-maher-on-truth-social" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/media/trump-attacks-tv-hosts-scarborough-and-maher-on-truth-social.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-attacks-tv-hosts-scarborough-and-maher-on-truth-social" category: "Media" published: "2026-09-28T20:46:18.632Z" source_reported: "2026-09-28T20:11:04.000Z" updated: "2026-09-28T20:46:18.632Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-28T20:30:11.034535+00:00" --- # Trump attacks TV hosts Scarborough and Maher on Truth Social *The former president claimed their shows had 'REALLY BAD RATINGS' and were 'boring'.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to named individuals, but relies on anonymous sourcing for some details. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reports include direct quotes and context, but some are digests and lack depth. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise a 'wild rant' and 'blowback,' but the content is a measured response. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Joe Scarborough's show is 'too predictable and boring' and has 'REALLY BAD RATINGS.' - Joe Scarborough responded on air that he had asked Trump not to watch his show and to 'watch channels where they say shit that you like.' - Scarborough's show is the No. 1 cable morning program in Washington, D.C., according to Jonathan Lemire. - Trump also criticized Bill Maher's show ratings on Truth Social. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the television programs hosted by Joe Scarborough and Bill Maher had poor viewership. Trump wrote that Scarborough's show was 'too predictable and boring' and had 'REALLY BAD RATINGS,' adding that it would soon be 'dead.' He also stated that Bill Maher's ratings were 'so low that it is hard to believe his show can continue.' On the 'Morning Joe' program, Joe Scarborough responded to Trump's remarks. Co-host Jonathan Lemire read Trump's Truth Social post on air. Scarborough stated that he had previously asked Trump not to watch his show, advising him instead to 'watch channels where they say shit that you like.' Lemire reported that Scarborough's show is the No. 1 cable morning program in Washington, D.C. The 'Morning Joe' program also noted that Trump had previously attempted to ban MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the White House, but a federal judge ordered a temporary restoration of access for those outlets. ## Disagreement on ratings Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Joe Scarborough's show had 'REALLY BAD RATINGS.' The Independent reported that it was unclear why Trump thought 'Morning Joe' was struggling, citing recent ratings that showed the program had increased viewership by 27 percent year-over-year, averaging 733,000 viewers in August. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated or right-rated reports mentioned the specific date of Trump's Truth Social posts. No outlet provided specific ratings figures for Bill Maher's show, only Trump's assertion that they were low. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 83% (5) - Centre: 0% (0) - Right: 17% (1) 0 of 6 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-28T20:30:11.034535+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-28T21:00:24.757Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports led with President Donald Trump's Truth Social posts attacking Joe Scarborough and Bill Maher. The reports noted Trump's claims that Scarborough's show was 'too predictable and boring' and had 'REALLY BAD RATINGS.' These reports also detailed Scarborough's on-air response, where he told Trump to 'watch channels where they say shit that you like.' The left-rated reports included Jonathan Lemire's statement that 'Morning Joe' is the No. 1 cable morning program in Washington, D.C. Some reports also mentioned Trump's past attempt to ban news outlets from the White House and a judge's order to restore their access. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - The right-rated report led with President Trump's Truth Social posts criticizing Bill Maher and Joe Scarborough. It stated Trump's prediction that Scarborough's show would soon be 'dead,' citing what Trump called 'REALLY BAD RATINGS.' The report also noted Trump's advice to Republicans to stop using Maher as a 'sounding board,' as it made them look 'sooo weak and foolish.' ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 1 - mixed: 1 - high: 4 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [HuffPost](https://huffpost.com/entry/morning-joe-host-trump-truth-social-attack_n_6aba7a23e4b075cb0a400422) — ‘Morning Joe’ Host Reminds Trump To ‘Watch Channels Where They Say S**t That You Like’ After Truth Social Attack - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-tv-shows-rant-truth-social-b3057816.html) — Trump rants about TV shows he doesn’t like in Monday morning social media spree - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-tv-shows-rant-truth-social-b3057816.html) — Trump rants about TV shows he doesn’t like in Monday morning social media spree - [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/trump-morning-joe-2677951563) — Trump declares Morning Joe 'dead!' — and gets immediate blowback live on air - [thedailybs.com](https://thedailybs.com/2026/09/28/trump-wakes-up-thinking-about-bill-maher-and-joe-scarborough-and-unloads-on-both) — Trump wakes up thinking about Bill Maher and Joe Scarborough — and unloads on both - The Daily Bo Snerdley - [Mediaite](https://mediaite.com/media/news/really-bad-ratings-trump-rages-at-bill-maher-and-joe-scarborough-in-wild-am-rant) — Trump Rips Bill Maher and Joe Scarborough in Wild Rant ## Questions **What did Donald Trump post on Truth Social about Joe Scarborough's show?** President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Joe Scarborough's show was 'too predictable and boring' and had 'REALLY BAD RATINGS.' He also stated that the show would soon be 'dead.' **How did Joe Scarborough respond to Trump's criticism?** Joe Scarborough responded on air that he had previously asked President Trump not to watch his show. He advised Trump to 'watch channels where they say shit that you like.' **What did the reports say about the ratings of Joe Scarborough's show?** Jonathan Lemire reported that Joe Scarborough's show is the No. 1 cable morning program in Washington, D.C. One report noted that recent ratings showed a 27 percent year-over-year increase in viewership for the program. **Did any reports mention Bill Maher's show ratings?** President Donald Trump criticized Bill Maher's show ratings on Truth Social, stating they were 'so low that it is hard to believe his show can continue.' No other outlet provided specific ratings for Maher's program. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/media/trump-attacks-tv-hosts-scarborough-and-maher-on-truth-social. 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