Chris Matthews Returns to MSNBC, Discusses Trump's Historical Ignorance

Former 'Hardball' host addresses absence, Trump's impact

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[City, State] – [Date] – Longtime MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews returned to the network on Tuesday night, 15 months after his abrupt exit. In his return appearance, Matthews briefly addressed his absence and discussed President Trump's lack of understanding of past U.S. history.

Matthews, who hosted "Hardball" for nearly two decades, left the network in March 2020 after making inappropriate comments about then-Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren. During his return appearance, Matthews apologized for his remarks and said that he had been "off the air for a while to reflect and learn.

"I realize I made some mistakes. I'm sorry for those mistakes," Matthews said. "I'm here tonight to do better.

Matthews also discussed Trump's recent comments about the American Revolution and World War II, suggesting that the president's lack of historical knowledge could impact his foreign policy decisions.

"The president has shown a disturbing lack of understanding of American history," Matthews said. "This is a concern, because it could lead to bad decisions being made.