‘Morning Joe’ Calls Federal Decision to Allow Open-Carry of Rifles, Shotguns in D.C. 'Madness ... Insanity'

‘Morning Joe’ Calls Federal Decision to Allow Open-Carry of Rifles, Shotguns in D.C. 'Madness ... Insanity'

“Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski couldn’t make sense of a “menacing” decision by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, D.C., to not seek federal charges against those who carry rifles and shotguns in the nation’s capital, arguing it puts public servants – regardless of party – at risk. The decision by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News host who was confirmed to the post last month, centered solely on posses…

Scarborough Rants Against 'Insanity' of Pirro Allowing Open Carry in D.C.

On Tuesday's Morning Joe, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough ranted against a decision by U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro not to prosecute D.C. residents for carrying a rifle or shotgun outside the home without a permit, calling it "bonkers" and "insanity." Scarborough seemed to think it's just fine to charge someone with a felony for simply carrying a gun without a permit when many states do not even require a permit at all. After declaring that not barrin…