On Wednesday, all three network morning shows were in full panic mode over President Trump’s upcoming decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In the midst of the collective freak-out, hosts and correspondents warned that the “dangerous” move could lead to a “new wave of violence” across the Middle East and even inspire “terrorist attacks in the west.”

Opening NBC’s Today, co-host Savannah Guthrie sounded the alarm: “Controversial Move. President Trump set to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel today. Israeli officials hailing the landmark decision, other world leaders outraged. Could it lead to a new wave of violence?” Minutes later, fellow co-host Hoda Kotb fretted: “It would up-end decades of U.S. policy and is already being met with warnings that could prompt new violence and disrupt the peace process.”

Reporting from Jerusalem, Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel warned: “There have already been some demonstrations, they are expected to intensify, with Palestinians calling for three days of rage if President Trump goes through with it.” He added: “Palestinians took to the streets to oppose what they say is a needless and provocative move by President Trump...”

Throughout the segment, the headline on screen blared: “Trump to Recognize Jerusalem as Capital; Controversial Decision Could Lead to Upheaval.”

“Breaking news, bracing for violence. The Middle East on edge this morning. Protests erupting as President Trump prepares to make that major announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel....World leaders call the decision dangerous,” co-host George Stephanopoulos proclaimed at the top of ABC’s Good Morning America.

Talking to Chief Global Affairs Anchor Martha Raddatz minutes later, he touted “a growing chorus of world leaders warning the President against this move.” Raddatz helpfully recited their objections:

Of course, indeed, George. The Turkish foreign minister is calling it a grave mistake that would bring chaos and instability to the region. Britain’s foreign minister is expressing concern. Jordan’s king saying it will provoke Muslims and Christians alike. And Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called it unacceptable. I could go on and on, George, but the bottom line is no one else in the world has an embassy in Jerusalem.

“So it’s safe to say this has alarmed leaders around the globe, George,” she concluded. Stephanopoulos agreed: “It certainly has.”

Later in the discussion, Senior White House Correspondent Cecilia Vega suggested that the President was simply trying to appeal to “evangelicals” in his base and Jewish “mega-donor” Sheldon Adelson.

Leading off CBS This Morning, co-host Gayle King joined her network colleagues in the fearmongering: “President Trump will announce a high-stakes decision today to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. U.S. allies and leaders around the world say it’s a big mistake that will torpedo any chance of Middle East peace.”

Introducing the report minutes later, fellow co-host Norah O’Donnell breathlessly declared: “President Trump is set to reverse nearly seven decades of U.S./Middle East policy today.” After playing a clip of Trump promising to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, correspondent Margaret Brennan scolded: “That campaign pledge, popular with evangelicals and hard-line Israel supporters, is why President Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israeli territory against the advice of allies and his national security team.”

During a follow-up report early in the 8 a.m. ET hour, Brennan again let the political labels fly: “It’s going to be very, very popular with some of the evangelical voters who helped propel President Trump into this office. It’s also going to be popular with some of the harder, right-wing, pro-Israel supporters, many of whom supported the Trump campaign.”

In addition to Brennan’s reporting, fellow correspondent Seth Doane joined the broadcast from Jerusalem and predicted worldwide violence:

Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is of course popular with the Israeli government because it strengthens their hold on the city. The Palestinians say it could damage the peace process and we’re already starting to see protests in Gaza City. There are concerns about violence not only here and across the Middle East, but this also could provide rationale for terrorist attacks in the west as well. We spoke with one senior Palestinian official who told us that there are plenty of extremists already in the world and this provides a ready-made excuse.

Rather than provide calm, reasoned coverage of the foreign policy decision, the liberal media instead decided to escalate tensions by employing incendiary rhetoric.

Here are excerpts of the December 6 coverage: