MSNBC is in hot water after two of its hosts received severe backlash from the public for allegedly favoring Donald Trump.

"Morning Joe" Hosts Want Trump for President

Leaked audio featuring Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski sharing an off-air conversation with Trump is making headlines now. The three were happily discussing the success of the GOP frontrunner's campaign and his chances of winning South Carolina and Nevada, including the inefficiency of the other presidentiables.

At one point, Brzezinski admitted that she was impressed when Trump brought two men on stage after removing a protester from the rally. Trump then told the two hosts that his opponents spent $75 million on negative ads against him and asked the pair if the other candidates were catching on him.

"No, doesn't look that way," Scarborough said. Brzezinski also thinks the same.

Another portion of the tape that drew criticism was when Brzezinski said, "You don't want me to do the [questions] on deportation?" to which Trump replied, "That's right. Nothing too hard, Mika."

Brzezinski and Scarborough are friends with the Republican presidential frontrunner. In fact, in one interview with "Morning Joe," Trump said, "You guys have been supporters, and I really appreciate it."

Scarborough-Trump Friendship Produces Discomfort

Prior to the leaked audio, Scarborough shared the times he had given Trump political advice. According to the host, he told the candidate to speak in complete sentences during debates. He also advised the presidential aspirant to read about Syria and education reform.

Scarborough's statement drew laughter from the audience, but the NBC News and MSNBC journalists, reporters and staff did not find it funny. The friendship of the two produced wide discomfort in the network.

"People don't like that Joe is promoting Trump," an MSNBC insider said. Four of the sources revealed that management is aware of what's going on and that the network's leadership is monitoring Scarborough's comments.

Scarborough has nothing but praise for Trump. The host has been outspoken when it comes to his political opinions. However, many believe that his coverage is influenced by his friendship with the candidate.

MSNBC Remains Silent

The network declined to comment on the issue. However, Brzezinski told Michael Calderone that the conversation towards the end of the audio where she asked about the deportation issue was between her and the producer, not Trump. She guaranteed that she didn't discuss any of the questions with Trump prior to the interview.

Meanwhile, it was confirmed that the conversation took place in the control room with the producers during the break.