'The fix is already in’: MSNBC’s Morning Joe accuses Trump and Bolton of Senate testimony conspiracy

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough doesn't trust John Bolton's intentions when it comes to testifying before President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.

The "Morning Joe" host said he believes the former national security adviser has cut a behind-the-scenes deal with the White House on his offer to testify.

"Forgive me for being cynical, but I think John Bolton wants to sell his book," Scarborough said. "These people who were saying, you know what? We'll give you Bolton. You give us, fill in the blank. I mean, whoever else is called, if the Republicans call (anyone), will not talk about executive privilege, but I guarantee you John Bolton will."

Scarborough said the fix was in.

"You talk about drug deals," he said. "I think there's a smaller drug deal going on between Bolton and the White House right now, where there's a nod and a wink. Yes, I'm going to say that I'll testify, knowing perfectly well the second he gets there to testify the White House will claim executive privilege, and he'll say, you know what? I came here to testify, but this really does fit under executive privilege, and I'm not going to weaken the presidency and so then Republicans call who they want to call. I think the fix is already in here."