"There are moments where he takes tough—he does take tough questions, but there are fewer and farther between, than last time around." Jonathan Lemire and Tim Miller on how the Trump White House has hijacked the press pool. https://lnk.thebulwark.com/44snqW3?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=subs | The Bulwark

I joined #MorningJoe earlier today on MSNBC with Jonathan Lemire, discussing the real life impact of this ongoing government shutdown. When everyday Americans are struggling to pay rent and put food on the table, the president is focused on building a $300 million ballroom and throwing Gatsby themed parties. That contrast alone explains why voters across the country showed up in record numbers this week, people are tired of being ignored while the powerful celebrate excess. #MSNBC | Al Sharpton