Morning Joe i have never seen numbers like that: Joe reacts to Trump’s cratering poll numbers
Feb 13, 2026
John Heilemann, political journalist and analyst, and Jen Palmieri, former White House communications director, unpack rapid poll collapses and messaging failures. They discuss young and independent voter swings, how communications missteps keep scandals alive, and the political fallout from enforcement and elite scandals. Short, sharp takes on what shifted public opinion and why it matters.
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Unprecedented 51‑Point Swing Among Young Voters
- Joe Scarborough highlights a 51-point swing in young voter approval as unprecedented in modern politics.
- He links the collapse to White House policies and public missteps that alienate independents and youth.
Detention Sites Framed As 'Internment Camps'
- Joe Scarborough labels detention centers as 'internment camps' and warns of political fallout.
- He argues secretive facilities and denied access will further damage Republicans.
Cut Ties To Stop Political Damage
- Joe Scarborough urges administrations to 'cut people loose' when their presence keeps scandals alive.
- He notes retaining problematic figures only perpetuates political damage and public suspicion.
