Today's Morning Joe and CNN This Morning offered a sharp contrast in their reaction to Marjorie Taylor Greene's remarkable comments to Dana Bash on CNN's State of the Union yesterday. MTG apologized for her failure to have called out President Trump's attacks on others in the past, and said that, going forward, she is committed  "to put[ting] down the knives in politics." Citing his Baptist background, in which people are taught to embrace the sinner who renounces his past, Joe Scarborough welcomed MTG's change of heart. Mika kicked off the discussion by saying that she's "here" for what MTG said. Scarborough admitted, "I've said so many stupid things through the years that, you know, I would ask and have asked forgiveness for." Would that include Joe's countless Trump/Hitler-Nazi analogies, the kind of thing that could incite violence against the president? Does Joe renounce such dangerous rhetoric going forward? It was a very different tone over on CNN This Morning. Host Audie Cornish introduced the segment by displaying some of MTG's greatest [negative] hits, including the infamous Jewish space lasers. CNN media analyst Sara Fischer said that the rebrand is not going "super well." "If you make your entire political career off of having knives out for people and conspiracies, and now it's all about having empathy and tissues, people don't respond well to that." Author Garrett Graff [a former staffer on Howard Dean's presidential campaign] was even more critical: "I think this is the most opportunistic of the opportunists in American politics, sensing that the opportunities have changed. We are starting to see that Donald Trump is at historic lows with independents. He's at historic lows with swing voters. He is going to be out of office in a couple of years at this point, one way or another. And I think Marjorie Taylor Greene is not setting herself up for anything like the Senate or governorship. She is setting herself up to be the leader after Trump." And what was that ominous crack about Trump being out of office in a couple of years "one way or another?" Note: In his item from earlier this year, MRC's Clay Waters offered a valuable insight into Graff, a Trump-hater par excellence. In another CNN appearance, Graff made multiple Trump/Hitler analogies, with the host citing a Graff article in which he claimed that "America's trajectory feels like Berlin circa 1933." Here are the transcripts MS NOW Morning Joe 11/17/25 6:48 am ET MIKA BRZEZINSKI: I want to show our viewers Marjorie Taylor Greene's remarkable turnaround on rhetoric. I'm here for it. Take a look.  DANA BASH [on CNN's State of the Union on 11/16/25]: Congresswoman, you posted on X that President Trump is, with his comments, fueling a, quote, hotbed of threats against you.  Obviously, any threats to your safety are completely unacceptable. But we have seen these kinds of attacks or criticism from the president at other people. It's not new. And with respect, I haven't heard you speak out about it until it was directed at you.  MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: Dana, I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics. It's very bad for our country and it's been something I've thought about a lot, especially since Charlie Kirk was assassinated, is that I'm only responsible for myself and my own words and actions.  And I am going, I am committed, and I've been working on this a lot lately, to put down the knives in politics. I really just want to see people be kind to one another, and we need to figure out a new path forward that is focused on the American people, because as Americans, no matter what side of the aisle we're on, we have far more in common than we have differences, and we need to be able to respect each other with our disagreements.  JOE SCARBOROUGH: David [French]?  MIKA: That's amazing.  SCARBOROUGH: I go to a fellow Southern Baptist.  MIKA: I'll take it.  SCARBOROUGH: And you know, like me, First Baptist Church Pensacola, if Dr. Pleitz had to make us sing 16 verses of Just As I Am, he would. And when people went down to the front and gave their lives and, and asked for forgiveness of their sins, everyone would rejoice, even if we were last in line at Morrison's.  So, like Mika said, I'm all here for it. We're here for it. And just because -- I've said so many stupid things through the years that, you know, I would ask and have asked forgiveness for, that when I hear that from somebody, anybody, I'm sorry. I know there are a lot of people that are like, yeah, but, yeah, but, yeah, but.  You know what I say? Yeah, but, okay, you know what? This is great. One at a time. Let's actually embrace this and hope it sticks.  ------------------------ CNN This Morning 11/17/25 6:36 am ET AUDIE CORNISH: I want to ask you about one more thing related to Congress, which is Marjorie Taylor Greene. She's been going through a big political reinvention this year. She obviously was a former Trump loyalist, and now she's leaning into this high-profile breakup with the president.  And speaking exclusively with CNN's Dana Bash, she did something extraordinary for a politician, at least. She apologized.  MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics. It's very bad for our country. I am committed, and I've been working on this a lot lately, to put down the knives in politics. I really just want to see people be kind to one another.  CORNISH: So, first of all, just to understand how she kind of entered politics, why we would be calling this a rebrand, just some of the past headlines from, say, 2018, where she was someone who spread conspiracy theories, frankly, about Sandy Hook, about other shootings, the Las Vegas shooting, and then, of course, an antisemitic trope about wildfires on secret Jewish space lasers. She's been asked to talk about this since and has sort of, I don't know what, said that she was taken in or a victim of misinformation. How is this rebrand going?  SARA FISCHER: Not super well. If you make your entire political career off of having knives out for people and conspiracies, and now it's all about having empathy and tissues, people don't respond well to that.  CORNISH: Did you just say empathy and tissues [laughs]?  FISCHER: That's what it seems like, right? She's going on Dana Bash's show. She's apologizing in a soft tone. This is not a soft tone type of person. I think that people look at her and think, okay, your political future in Georgia might not be going the way that you think it's going to go. We were talking earlier about polling against a possible Senate run. So she's trying to rebrand herself.  . . .  GARRETT GRAFF: I think this is, to me, what is the interesting part of this, is I think this is the most opportunistic of the opportunists in American politics, sensing that the opportunities have changed.  CORNISH: You mean that he has some weaknesses within his base? GRAFF: That we are starting to see that Donald Trump is at historic lows with independents. He's at historic low with swing voters. He is going to be out of office in a couple of years at this point, one way or another.  And I think to me, this is an interesting window into the fracturing that we are going to see of this sui generis Trump coalition as it begins to imagine what's next. And I think Marjorie Taylor Greene is not setting herself up for anything like the Senate or governorship. She is setting herself up to be the leader after Trump. 

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This Pecan Cream Pie is rich, creamy, and full of nutty caramel flavor. Layers of pecans and sweet cream filling make it a fantastic no bake dessert! A NO BAKE PECAN PIE RECIPE This delicious Pecan Cream Pie is a great alternative to a traditional pecan pie. It’s still decadent, but it a simple no bake dessert that has layers of fluffy cream cheese filling, buttery toasted pecan topping with a rich caramel sauce. It’s the perfect mix of creamy, crunchy, and sweet. The bonus? This recipe makes two pies! So serve one now and save one for later! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  My husband hates coconut, can I leave it out? Yes, just don’t include it. No need to replace with anything else. Just toast the pecans by themselves. I do not use Cool Whip, can I make homemade whipped cream? Yes, you could use your favorite homemade whipped cream for this recipe. I have not personally made it myself so you will have to experiment on your own to get the amounts correct. I don’t mind whipped topping so I have only made it this way. What size Cool Whip tub do I need? The 12 ounce tub of Cool Whip is the medium size. There is a smaller 8 ounce and a larger 16 ounce. If you can’t find the 12 ounce, I would suggest using the 16 ounce and just use about ¾ of it. Any brand of whipped topping will do the trick. Can I make these pies ahead of time? Pies can be made up to a week in advance, cut and served directly from the freezer. In fact, this recipe is perfect for making ahead. Since it needs to freeze for at least 6 hours, you can prepare it a day or two in advance and keep it frozen until ready to serve. What do I do with the second pie? This makes two pies but I you could easily cut it in half to only make one. So why not make one and freeze one while you’re making it anyways? Can I use a homemade pie crust? Yes, you can substitute homemade pie crust for the original frozen ones. Just bake and cool them completely before layering the filling and toppings. How should I store leftover pie? Store any leftovers tightly covered in the freezer. It will keep for up to 1 week. For best texture, slice and serve the pie straight from the freezer rather than letting it thaw completely. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) deep dish frozen pie shells– for convenience use 2 frozen deep dish pie shells, baked to package directions. Two homemade pie crusts, refrigerated pie dough, or 2 prepared graham cracker crusts could be substituted if preferred. cream cheese– You can use these Tips to Soften Cream Cheese Quickly. Cream cheese is the base for the filling, adding a slight tang and smooth creamy texture to the pie. Full-fat cream cheese works best, but low-fat can be substituted if desired. I cannot give you a substitute if you don’t like cream cheese, sorry. sweetened condensed milk– sweetened condensed milk provides sweetness and makes the filling extra smooth and creamy. Cool Whip– Any brand of whipped topping will work. Whipped topping makes the filling light and fluffy. Be careful not to over mix the filling after adding the whipped topping. See my Frequently Asked Questions above about using homemade whipped cream. sweetened shredded coconut– if you don’t like coconut, you can omit it. You don’t need to replace it with anything if you choose not to use it. Toasting the coconut gives the pie and additional depth of flavor. pecans– Pecans add crunch and pairs well with coconut and caramel. Sliced almonds or chopped walnuts can be substituted for pecans, if desired. Unfortunately, if you don’t like nuts then this recipe is not for you as this is a pecan pie. unsalted butter– a few Tablespoons of butter help to toast the coconut and pecans while adding a slightly rich nutty flavor when toasted. You can use salted butter if that is all you have on hand. caramel sauce– your preferred brand of caramel sauce can be used for this recipe. HOW TO MAKE PECAN CREAM PIE: Bake pie shells according to package directions, set aside to cool completely. In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat melt 4 Tablespoons of butter, add the shredded coconut and pecans. Cook until lightly browned and toasted, 10-12 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove from heat to cool completely. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or with a bowl and an electric hand mixer), beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk on high speed until light and thoroughly mixed, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed.   Add half of the whipped topping, mix on medium speed until combined, about 20 seconds, scrape down the bowl and whisk as needed. Add the remaining whipped topping, mix on medium-high speed until combined, about 20 seconds. Makes about 6 cups of cream cheese filling. Place one quarter of the cream cheese filling to the bottom of each pie shell, about 1 ¼ cup each, spreading into an even layer.   Evenly top each pie with 1 cup of coconut mixture. Drizzle each pie with 4-5 tablespoons of caramel topping. Divide the remaining cream cheese mixture evenly between the two pies, about 1 ¼- 1 ½ cup each. Top with the remaining coconut mixture, dividing evenly between the two pies. Finally, top each pie with 4-5 tablespoons of caramel topping. Cover and place pies in the freezer for at least 6 hours, or overnight. Cut and serve straight from the freezer. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Southern Pecan Pie Pecan Pie Bars Pecan Pie Cheesecakes Pecan Pie Bubble Up Homemade Pecan Pie Cupcakes Print Pecan Cream Pie Everything you love about a traditional pecan pie, but in no bake dessert form. Course DessertCuisine American Prep Time 30 minutes minutesFreeze Time 6 hours hoursTotal Time 6 hours hours 30 minutes minutes Servings 16 Calories 478kcal Author Brandie Skibinski Ingredients2 deep dish frozen pie shells4 Tablespoons unsalted butter7 ounce bag sweetened shredded coconut2 cups chopped pecans8 ounce block cream cheese, softened14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk12 ounce Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed (this is the medium sized tub, see notes)1 cup caramel sauce InstructionsBake 2 deep dish frozen pie shells according to package directions, set aside to cool completely. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter. Add in all the sweetened shredded coconut and 2 cups chopped pecans. Cook until lightly browned and toasted (estimated time about 8 minutes or so.) You need to stir regularly so they don't burn. Remove from heat and pour coconut and pecans onto a heat safe plate to allow to cool. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or with a bowl and an electric hand mixer), beat 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened and 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk on high speed until light and thoroughly mixed, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed. Add half of the Cool Whip whipped topping, mix on medium speed until combined, about 20 seconds, scrape down the bowl and whisk as needed. Add the remaining whipped topping, mix on medium-high speed until combined, about 20 seconds. Place one quarter of the cream cheese filling to the bottom of each pie shell, about 1 ¼ cup each, spreading into an even layer. Evenly top each pie with 1 cup of coconut/pecan mixture. Drizzle each pie with 4-5 Tablespoons of caramel topping.Divide the remaining cream cheese mixture evenly between the two pies, about 1 ¼- 1 ½ cup each.Top with the remaining coconut/pecan mixture, dividing evenly between the two pies. Finally, top each pie with 4-5 Tablespoons of caramel topping.Cover and place pies in the freezer for at least 6 hours, or overnight. Cut and serve straight from the freezer. Notes NOTE: Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. The 12 ounce tub is the middle size tub. There is an 8 ounce and 16 ounce. If you can’t find the 12 ounce, just purchase the 16 ounce and use about 3/4 of it.  NutritionCalories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 29g | Sodium: 327mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g