https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/msnbc-chris-matthews-accused-inappropriately-221533235.html
This is happening to him now because of his recent comments strongly denouncing Communism, Socialism, and Bernie Sanders. They're taking him out long before the election, now that it's nearly certain that Bernie will be the Democrat nominee.
Hard to feel any sympathy. He sold his soul long ago. Lie down with dogs, get fleas.