[See NewsBusters for more.] After Russia moved to recognize the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk, MSNBC’s Morning Joe pointed the finger at former President Trump on Tuesday, claiming Vladimir Putin didn’t further dismember Ukraine during his presidency because he already gave Putin everything he wanted.
Host Mika Brzezinski asked political analyst Elise Jordan about the idea that, “Elise Jordan, some on the right are criticizing or—or-- really using this as an opportunity to point out that Russia did not invade or threaten Ukraine during the Trump presidency, but has in other presidencies before and after. What do you make of this assessment?”