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Scarborough slams GOP double standards on Trump, Kavanaugh, Paxton

7/10/2026

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Joe Scarborough accused Republicans of double standards, citing President Donald Trump’s misconduct allegations while denouncing GOP outrage over Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s accusations.
Joe Scarborough said the media defended Justice Brett Kavanaugh against sexual misconduct claims and that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s fraud conviction showed hypocrisy, urging Republicans to stop it.
Joe Scarborough concluded Republicans should cease criticizing Democrats and let the party handle its own issues.

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Joe Scarborough accused Republicans of double standards, citing President Donald Trump’s misconduct allegations while denouncing GOP outrage over Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s accusations.
Joe Scarborough said the media defended Justice Brett Kavanaugh against sexual misconduct claims and that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s fraud conviction showed hypocrisy, urging Republicans to stop it.
Joe Scarborough concluded Republicans should cease criticizing Democrats and let the party handle its own issues.