Following the 2024 presidential election, ratings for MSNBC's flagship morning show, "The Morning Joe," have significantly declined. On November 21, 2024, the program averaged 680,000 viewers, a 38 percent drop from its 2024 average. The show attracted just 76,000 viewers in the key 25-54 age demographic, marking a 37 percent decline.
Co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski announced their meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on November 17, 2024, during the 6 a.m. hour, which initially drew 839,000 viewers. However, viewership decreased to 694,000 by the 7 a.m. hour.
MSNBC has faced challenges across its programming, with the prime-time show "All In With Chris Hayes" recording its lowest demo rating since June 2015. Other shows, including "Deadline: White House" and "Chris Jansing's daytime news program," also reported low ratings.
On November 21, Comcast announced plans to spin off NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including MSNBC and CNBC. This decision raises concerns about the future of "Morning Joe," which is one of MSNBC's most expensive programs.
In related news, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have relocated to the Cotswolds, England, after Trump's election victory. Sources indicate their decision was influenced by disillusionment with the election outcome, and they are reportedly selling their California home.