Ed Luce joins Joe Scarborough to chat about his critically acclaimed biography “Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America’s Great Power Prophet”. Ed explains the strategic brilliance and character complexities of this foreign policy giant, as well as what America’s leaders can learn from Brzezinski’s legacy.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump will decide “within the next two weeks” whether to strike Iran, as indirect diplomatic talks continue.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was still considering a U.S. military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites. “I may do it. I may not do it,” he said. “Nobody knows what I’m going to do.” The Morning Joe panel discusses the president's options in the region.

This episode aired June 19, 2025, from 6-10 AM

Trump weighs U.S. strike as Iran's Khamenei says the 'battle begins'

Will Donald Trump back Israel's goal of toppling the Ayatollah's regime? Joe asks David Ignatius in Washington and Richard Engel reporting from Israel. Also, MAGA infighting on the Middle East war and immigration.

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Israel launches major attack on Iran, striking nuclear sites and killing top commanders

Anti-ICE protests spread across the country