In a heated segment on “Gutfeld!”, Fox News host Greg Gutfeld lambasted MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough for his shifting stances and alleged inconsistencies in coverage regarding President Joe Biden’s mental acuity and leadership capabilities.

Scarborough, a former Republican congressman turned MSNBC anchor, came under scrutiny after previously lauding Biden’s cognitive sharpness and later contradicting himself by emphasizing Biden’s significant weaknesses.

During the segment, Gutfeld highlighted Scarborough’s previous supportive statements about Biden, juxtaposed with recent criticisms, suggesting that Scarborough conveniently altered his views once Biden’s presidency ended.

This critical analysis spotlighted the frequent media practice of revisionism—particularly the tendency of prominent news figures to revise their positions retroactively.

“He was once a Republican in Congress but will be remembered as the worst thing to happen to Florida since Ron Jeremy toured The Villages,” Gutfeld quipped sharply, underscoring his disdain for Scarborough’s credibility.

Gutfeld accused Scarborough of misleading his viewers by initially describing Biden as intellectually and analytically robust, only to reverse course after Biden exited office. “Cogent?” Gutfeld mocked, “I think he meant pungent.”

Gutfeld’s criticism was rooted in Scarborough’s previous glowing assessments of Biden’s abilities. Scarborough once boldly stated, “This version of Biden, intellectually, analytically, is the best Biden ever,” a statement he passionately defended at the time.

Gutfeld contrasted this with recent clips in which Scarborough seemed to admit Biden’s shortcomings, specifically referencing the “shockingly bad” presidential debate that Scarborough cited as Biden’s turning point.

“The shocking debate is like saying I didn’t know Hunter Biden was a problem until I saw his artwork,” Gutfeld remarked sarcastically, criticizing the delayed acknowledgment of Biden’s apparent decline.

Gutfeld also attacked Scarborough’s anecdote about Biden allegedly calling him late at night to discuss politics. “Does anybody really believe that story seriously?

Biden didn’t have the mental capability to dissect his own pork chop for dinner,” Gutfeld asserted, adding humorously that Biden likely mistook Scarborough for Amelia Earhart.

This contentious segment also delved into broader accusations against the media for perpetuating a cover-up of Biden’s cognitive state. Gutfeld expressed frustration over what he perceives as media hypocrisy, noting that journalists interviewing each other often failed to acknowledge their roles in shaping misleading public narratives.

“That’s what you get when the media is interviewing the media without addressing the diseased and dying elephant in the room—the media itself,” he said.

The controversy also spotlighted a significant moment from February 2024, when a special counsel report declined to charge Biden criminally but noted concerns about his memory.

Scarborough had then sharply criticized the report’s inclusion of Biden’s cognitive assessment, labeling it “gratuitous” and in “bad faith.” Gutfeld countered by emphasizing the irony, pointing out that Scarborough’s vehement defense of Biden’s cognitive health directly contradicted the now evident reality.

The segment concluded with Gutfeld’s panelists further criticizing the media’s role in allegedly covering up Biden’s decline. Comedian Joe DeVito humorously noted the absurdity of Scarborough’s shifting narrative, saying, “The only shock of the debate was when they hit Biden with the defibrillators before throwing him out.”

Steve Byrne, another comedian, joined the criticism, humorously remarking that Biden’s physical appearance at debates resembled an unfinished robotic C-3PO from Star Wars. Byrne even joked darkly about Biden’s farewell speech, saying, “What I liked best about his farewell speech was the open casket.”

The commentary by Kennedy, the host of the “Kennedy Saves the World” podcast, added insider insights about internal tensions within MSNBC. Kennedy described a “miserable” workplace, fraught with tension and insecurity following declining ratings due to inaccurate polling and perceived dishonesty with viewers.

She argued that Scarborough and his colleagues were primarily concerned with maintaining their positions rather than objectively informing the public.

Former wrestler and commentator Tyrus rounded out the panel by labeling Scarborough a “liar” and criticizing his alleged attempt to leverage political narratives for financial gain.

“He lies so badly that he gets lost in his lies,” Tyrus stated, adding that Scarborough’s inconsistent stances were motivated not by journalistic integrity but by greed and self-preservation.

Ultimately, this fiery critique encapsulates a broader conversation about media accountability, credibility, and the role journalists play in shaping public perception, especially regarding significant political figures and their capabilities.

Scarborough, a significant media figure, now faces intense scrutiny over his previous support of Biden, underscoring the complex relationship between media narratives, political influence, and public trust.