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Scarborough Slams Trump for Blasphemy Amid Controversy

4/17/2026

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On April 17, 2026, Joe Scarborough on MS NOW's Morning Joe criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for blaspheming Jesus Christ.
He cited Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quoting a fake Bible verse from the film Pulp Fiction during a mission in Iran.
Scarborough described Trump’s backlash after posting an image resembling Jesus healing the sick, which he claimed was meant to depict him as a doctor.

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On April 17, 2026, Joe Scarborough on MS NOW's Morning Joe criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for blaspheming Jesus Christ.
He cited Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quoting a fake Bible verse from the film Pulp Fiction during a mission in Iran.
Scarborough described Trump’s backlash after posting an image resembling Jesus healing the sick, which he claimed was meant to depict him as a doctor.