Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., fired back at a 'Morning Joe' panel on September 11, 2026, after hosts mocked his speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Scott accused the program of avoiding truth and reiterated claims that Democrats oppose American values.
During an appearance on Fox News' 'Saturday in America', Scott stated: 'They will hide from the truth, and they will publicly endorse a lie.' He also repeated assertions that Democrats seek to undermine U.S. culture, including claims that some in the party support the idea of six genders and a non-binary God.
Scott delivered his remarks at the GOP’s first-ever midterm convention, held September 9–10 in Dallas, where he urged unity behind former President Donald Trump to counter what he described as radical Democratic policies.
Scott’s speech and response
Scott’s convention speech included the line: 'The only way to keep dangerous, radical, weird out of the Senate is a united Republican Party, standing with our President, Donald J. Trump!' He also declared: 'This is a battle for the heart of our nation. The Democrats’ extreme candidates won’t rip that heart out of our chests!'
The 'Morning Joe' panel, which aired September 10, included co-host Joe Scarborough calling Scott’s speech 'really weird' and suggesting he 'needs some anti-seizure medication.' The panel also jokingly prayed for Scott during the segment.
Context and political backdrop
The Republican convention in Dallas was organized to mobilize voters ahead of the November midterm elections, where the GOP aims to retain control of Congress. Scott’s speech reflected broader GOP messaging framing Democrats as culturally radical and out of touch with traditional American values.
Scott’s accusations of media bias and cultural opposition were central to his remarks, which he framed as a defense of national identity. The exchange highlights ongoing partisan tensions over social issues, media representation, and political rhetoric in the lead-up to the elections.