Morning Joe Biden is living rent-free in Trump’s mind: Joe reacts to president's misleading address
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Dec 18, 2025 
Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and savvy political analyst, joins Ali Vitali, a senior Capitol Hill reporter, to delve into the intricacies of the political landscape. They discuss Trump's fixation on Biden and dissect claims made during Trump's address, revealing the disconnect between his narrative and voter sentiment. VandeHei highlights the impact of AI on jobs and future opportunities, while Vitali sheds light on Congressional dynamics surrounding healthcare and expiring Obamacare subsidies, illustrating the tightrope Republicans must walk.
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Trump's Biden Obsession vs. Public Priorities
- Joe Scarborough argues Donald Trump is obsessively focused on Joe Biden, mentioning the NYT count of Biden mentions per day.
- That obsession contrasts with national concern, which centers on economic pain rather than personal feuds.
Exaggerations Undermine Credibility
- Joe Scarborough and others note Trump's numeric exaggerations, like claiming 500–600% drug price cuts and $1.99 gas.
- These falsehoods risk undermining credibility because everyday Americans see different realities.
Fact Checks Contradict Presidential Claims
- The hosts and guests fact-check key Trump claims: inflation isn't the worst in 48 years and gas isn't $1.99 nationwide.
- Independent data (CPI, AAA) show inflation ~3% and national gas average near $2.91, contradicting the speech.