MSNBC host Joe Scarborough criticizes former President Trump's pick of Sen. J.D. Vance as his vice presidential running mate, calling it 'one of the dumbest picks ever.'
Key Points
Joe Scarborough criticizes Trump's choice of J.D. Vance as his VP running mate.
The selection is seen as potentially damaging due to its accentuation of Trump's weaknesses on key issues.
Trump's decision-making process is discussed, indicating a shift towards a legacy pick after a period of considering safer options.
Cons
Scarborough believes the selection of J.D. Vance accentuates Trump's weaknesses on abortion and women's issues.
Panelist John Heilemann suggests that Trump initially considered safer picks like Doug Burgum and Marco Rubio before shifting towards a legacy pick.
The decision was reportedly made after an assassination attempt, signaling a shift towards a landslide victory mindset within the Trump campaign.