NEW YORK (AP) — Former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. will not be a contributor on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program until allegations of misconduct against him are resolved.
“Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski announced Friday that Ford and MSNBC agreed the frequent contributor would not appear until resolving recent accusations.
The announcement comes a day after Ford was fired by Morgan Stanley amid a report by HuffPost that a woman alleged that Ford forcibly grabbed her several years ago, engaging in harassment and intimidation.
Ford denied the allegations and told HuffPost he planned on bringing legal action against the reporter who made the claims and Morgan Stanley for improper termination.”
Ford joined Morgan Stanley in 2011 as a managing director. He was a Democratic congressman for Tennessee from 1997 to 2007.
Political reporter Mark Halperin was also suspended from his role as an MSNBC contributor following allegations of misconduct.
Oh Good Lord … as if Joe and Mika are known for setting a high bar. This is all SO out of hand.
The quality of guest/analysts on Morning Joe has just improved 100%. In addition to being a crook, it appears that young Harold is also a harasser; quite the resume he’s got there.
Agree, Good riddance
Couldn’t agree more…the great equivocator has never impressed me as a value added panel member.
Ford is the ultimate DINO always carrying water for Wall Street. He should not be allowed to misrepresent himself as a Democrat ever again.