Jon Stewart Returns to Morning Joe, Rips Mika and Joe for Trump Interview

Stewart: 'It Was a Bad Idea'

Former 'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart returned to 'Morning Joe' on Thursday and ripped into hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough for their recent interview with former President Donald Trump.

Stewart, who has been a frequent critic of Trump, said that the interview was a "bad idea" and that it gave Trump a platform to spread his lies and misinformation.

"I think it was a bad idea," Stewart said. "I think it gave him a platform to spread his lies and misinformation. I think it was a mistake."

Stewart also said that he was disappointed in Brzezinski and Scarborough for not challenging Trump more aggressively on his claims.

"I was disappointed that you didn't challenge him more," Stewart said. "I think you could have done a better job of fact-checking him."

Brzezinski and Scarborough defended their decision to interview Trump, saying that they wanted to give him a chance to explain his actions.

"We wanted to give him a chance to explain his actions," Brzezinski said. "We wanted to hear from him directly."

Scarborough said that he believes that it is important to hear from all sides of the political spectrum.

"I think it's important to hear from all sides of the political spectrum," Scarborough said. "I think it's important to give everyone a chance to make their case."

Stewart was not convinced by Brzezinski and Scarborough's arguments. He said that he believes that Trump is a dangerous man who should not be given a platform to spread his lies.

"I think he's a dangerous man," Stewart said. "I think he should not be given a platform to spread his lies."

Stewart's appearance on 'Morning Joe' was his first since he left the show in 2015. He has since become a vocal critic of Trump and his policies.