NBC News is reportedly on the brink of terminating Ronna McDaniel from her new role following just one appearance as a political news contributor, according to a new report. The swift reaction has prompted the network’s top executives to call for an urgent meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
McDaniel’s addition to the NBC team has sparked discontent among many within the NBCUniversal editorial staff, as reported by Variety.
Renowned anchors such as Chuck Todd and Rachel Maddow have expressed their opposition on “Meet The Press” and MSNBC, criticizing the network for granting a platform to someone closely affiliated with efforts to challenge the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election in support of Donald Trump.
Dylan Byers of Puck News revealed on Tuesday that NBC is in the process of terminating McDaniel’s contract due to significant on-air opposition from NBC and MSNBC personnel. The network’s executives are currently finalizing the details of this decision, with an official announcement expected imminently.
SCOOP @PuckNews: NBC NEWS plans to drop ex RNC-chair Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor following on-air revolt from NBC/MSNBC talent. Execs are deliberating over details; announcement pending. Meanwhile, McDaniel is seeking legal representation.
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— Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) March 26, 2024
Just days after jumping the sinking ship at the RNC, McDaniel seemed to find her life raft on MSNBC. Just last week she was hired as a contributor on the network.
“I think our bosses owe you an apology for putting you in this situation,” Todd told Kristen Welker on Sunday following her interview of McDaniel on Meet the Press. “There’s a reason why there’s a lot of journalists at NBC News uncomfortable with this, because many of our professional dealings with the RNC over the last six years have been met with gaslighting.”
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During her appearance on Meet the Press, McDaniel diverted from the mainstream media narrative on Donald Trump’s campaign promise to pardon non-violent J6 defendants.
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