I don't think they flipped, at least not willingly. I think the WHs needed a far-left (commie) news media outlet with talking heads that the leftists listen to. When the shit starts to hit the fan in late January, someone will have to tell the leftists what to do and what is going on.

Trump doesn't want a civil war. If he can get someone that can let the leftists know what is happening and what will be coming soon, it could go a long way with tempering the protests and violence. I'm not a fan of deals, but realistically these 2 morons are not anything other than a mouthpiece for those that are really controlling the agenda of the left. What better use for them than to use them against those that issue the orders?

Example - maybe a massive illegal alien roundup is coming in a major city. The WHs could tell MSDNC to report on the "rumors" and tell people to stay inside and don't interfere. Or the WHs could tell them that a huge military presence is coming in two weeks to remove those illegals so MSDNC could warn about the "rumors" and advise them to self-deport before the "evil WHs" get there to remove them forcefully. Either way would work.

I have no idea if this is what is going on, but it should at least be considered.