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MSNBC's Morning Joe hosts and panel mocked Sen. Tim Scott's Dallas convention speech, joking about anti-seizure medication and offering a lighthearted 'intervention' as they criticized his Trump-aligned rhetoric and warned about the GOP's direction.
MS NOW's Morning Joe crew joined hands in an on-air prayer led by Rev. Al Sharpton for Senator Tim Scott after his theatrical GOP midterm convention speech, a moment that followed Scarborough's mockery of the rhetoric and sparked discussions about the speech's impact on the election.
At a Madison funeral for Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old Black man fatally shot by a city officer, Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy as activists demand accountability. The Wisconsin DOJ is investigating the shooting and four officers are on leave; the shooter was identified as Kiel Baitinger-Peterson, who was reportedly injured after Ruiz allegedly pulled a knife during an attempted arrest. The case followed days of protests and an encampment near the Capitol that was cleared, with an independent autopsy results expected.
Hundreds gathered at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to mourn Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old whose Fourth of July Horn Island boating trip drew national scrutiny. Rev. Al Sharpton was slated to deliver a eulogy and Wells’ family attorney Ben Crump planned to press for justice as an independent autopsy—funded by Tyler Perry—was announced amid ongoing questions about his death. Wells’ body was found on Horn Island days after he disappeared, and the family described the funeral as a celebration of his life.
At the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network convention in New York, Kamala Harris drew the loudest reception among 2028 Democratic hopefuls, signaling strong support from Black voters as other contenders—including Wes Moore, Cory Booker and Pete Buttigieg—made less energetic pitches; Sharpton pressed candidates on civil rights and NAN priorities, and Harris publicly acknowledged she’s weighing a 2028 bid.
At a National Action Network convention, Kamala Harris teased a possible 2028 presidential run, telling Al Sharpton ‘I might… I’m thinking about it’ but stopping short of a firm commitment, while highlighting her four years as vice president and proximity to the Oval Office. The moment followed chants of “Run again!” and positioned Harris among potential 2028 contenders as Democrats assess post-2024 dynamics after Trump’s victory.
At Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network convention in New York, Kamala Harris teased a possible 2028 presidential bid, telling a packed crowd she’s thinking about it and even saying “I might” when asked if she’d run again, sparking chants of “Run again!” from supporters. While some Democrats question her viability after the 2024 loss, Harris used the forum to highlight her foreign-policy experience and recent campaigning, and Sharpton called her a viable candidate, noting early support among Black voters amid limited early polling on 2028 contenders.
Kamala Harris gave the clearest public signal yet that she is weighing a 2028 presidential bid, telling Rev. Al Sharpton at the National Action Network convention, “I might, I might. I’m thinking about it. I’ll keep you posted,” a moment greeted with strong enthusiasm by a diverse, power-network audience.
MSNBC's Al Sharpton criticized 'latte liberals' for speaking on behalf of people they don't engage with, arguing that some Democrats aim to lead those they don't like. He emphasized that the civil rights movement seeks to correct, not overthrow, the system. Sharpton's comments were in response to a New York Times column by Maureen Dowd, which discussed the Democratic Party's struggles with identity politics and the negative impact of 'defund the police' messaging. The discussion highlighted the party's perceived elitism and its alienation of many voters.
A clip from 2003 of Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy questioning then-Democratic candidate Al Sharpton about his lack of political experience has gone viral. Ramaswamy, who was an 18-year-old Harvard student at the time, asked Sharpton why he should vote for someone with the least political experience. Sharpton responded by highlighting his involvement in the political movement since the age of 12 and his experience in social policy. The resurfaced clip has gained attention after Ramaswamy referred to it in a recent interview. Ramaswamy, who is currently running for president, acknowledged that he voted for the libertarian candidate in the 2004 election.
Former Republican Congressman Sean Duffy accused civil rights activist Al Sharpton of raising money off of Jordan Neely's killing after Sharpton delivered a fiery speech at Neely's funeral on Friday. Duffy criticized Sharpton's speech and accused him of not doing enough to help other homeless people like Neely. Duffy also emphasized the need to enforce laws and use the court system to determine cases instead of judging people by race.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' team responded to Reverend Al Sharpton's criticism of the governor during a eulogy for Jordan Neely, who died in the New York City subway system. DeSantis had praised Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran charged with manslaughter for placing Neely in a chokehold. Sharpton criticized DeSantis for his comments during the eulogy, prompting DeSantis' press secretary to slam Sharpton for using the funeral to attack the governor.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' team responded to Al Sharpton's criticism of the governor during a eulogy for Jordan Neely, who died in the New York City subway system. DeSantis praised Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran who is charged with one count of second-degree manslaughter for placing Neely in a chokehold. Sharpton criticized DeSantis for his comments during the eulogy, and DeSantis' press secretary slammed Sharpton for using the funeral to attack the governor.
During the funeral of Jordan Neely, Rev. Al Sharpton criticized Marine veteran Daniel Penny for choking Neely to death on a New York City train, saying "when they choked Jordan, they put their arms around all of us." Penny is being charged with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly choking Neely, who was making threats and scaring passengers. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also attended the funeral, saying that it's important to recognize a human life. Penny's attorney argues that he was acting to protect himself and other passengers.
Civil rights leaders, friends, and family members gathered at a Harlem church to mourn Jordan Neely, who was killed when passengers restrained him on the New York subway rail system, including one who used a chokehold. The Rev Al Sharpton called for more support for the man’s family and railed against vigilantism in a speech at Neely’s funeral. The man who pinned and choked Neely, Daniel Penny, was charged with manslaughter by the Manhattan district attorney. Penny’s lawyers say he was acting to protect himself and other passengers after Neely made threatening statements.