Overview

• On MSNBC, Joe Scarborough said Johnson is spreading an “unambiguous lie” by claiming Democrats want to give undocumented immigrants generous healthcare benefits.
• The show asserted Republicans are using the false claim to shift blame for the ongoing government shutdown onto Democrats.
• Hosts noted that undocumented migrants are not eligible for Medicaid, Medicare or Affordable Care Act coverage under current law.
• Scarborough framed the episode as part of a pattern of misinformation, referencing recent disputed remarks by Vice President J.D. Vance about political violence.
• The critique aired Wednesday and was circulated by outlets including TheWrap, which posted the segment as a video.