Joe Scarborough Blasts Newt Gingrich For ‘Grotesque’ Conspiracy Theory

As news that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating Donald Trump for obstruction of justice, Trump allies – including Newt Gingrich – have started attacking Mueller, attempting to undermine his credibility and independence.

Gingrich, who just weeks ago described Mueller as beyond reproach, took to Twitter to say “Muelleris now clearly the ti[p of the deep state spear aimed at destroying or at a minimum undermining and crippling the Trump presidency.”

The Gingrich statements follow the usual Trump team pattern of trying to undermine anyone who can do them harm.

Well, MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough took exception to Gingrich’s statements and blasted the former Speaker for peddling a “grotesque” conspiracy theory.

“How dare you smear a man who served this country honorably for decades in both war and peace, winning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart,” Scarborough said on Twitter.

“Newt, whatever you think you’re getting in return for obsequiously sliming an American hero, I guarantee you it’s not worth it. Stop,” he said in a second tweet.

Scarborough went on to slam Gingrich for his comments after the shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise saying, “This is grotesque and fans the flames of rage among the unbalanced. What exactly is the price of an ambassadorship these days?”

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