MSNBC’s coverage of the scandal surrounding "Empire” star Jussie Smollett continues to raise eyebrows. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was a guest on Monday’s “Morning Joe,” but the hosts did not ask Emanuel about Smollett. Oddly, co-host Mika Brzezinski teased the segment by noting that Emanuel would discuss the case – but then the moment never came. MSNBC'S AVOIDANCE OF JUSSIE SMOLLETT STORY DURING PRIMETIME 'A POLITICALLY BIASED JOURNALISTIC CHOICE,’ EXPERT SAYS"Still ahead, Chicago police blasted Empire actor Jussie Smollett last week, accusing him of staging a hate crime because he was unhappy with his salary,” she said. Smollett was never touched on while Emanuel conversed with the “Morning Joe” co-hosts.

Source: Fox News February 25, 2019 17:30 UTC