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NBC News’ Ronna McDaniel Problem Looms Larger: How Should Networks Cover Trump Republicans?
thewrap.com The chaos surrounding the hiring and firing of former Republican Party chair Ronna McDaniel from NBC News has underscored the difficulties of covering Donald Trump and his…
RNC Chair Lara Trump Drops New Single ‘Anything Is Possible,’ Reveals ‘A Few More’ Songs Are in the Works
mediaite.com AP Photo/Michael Wyke & Lara Trump Republican National Committee (RNC) co-chair Lara Trump released her second single on Thursday evening and teased the release of several…
The Ronna McDaniel incident reveals a deeper dilemma for journalism
cjr.org There’s a reason things like this keep happening. NBC’s hiring of former Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel earlier this week, followed by a very public…
Republicans are overperforming in recent elections
newsweek.com Republicans appear to be overperforming in elections this year compared to former President Donald Trump's performance in the 2020 presidential election. Despite a recent…
Network political contributors have a long history. But are they more trouble than they're worth?
apnews.com One of the nation's most prominent news outlets has found itself in an embarrassing mess over the hiring — and quick firing — of someone who isn't even a journalist in the…
Biden's fundraiser with Obama and Clinton highlights Trump's cash crunch
axios.com President Biden and former Presidents Obama and Clinton are combining their gravitas to woo donors and energize the Democratic campaign with a star-studded fundraiser on…
Trump campaign wants RNC staffers "curious" enough to question 2020 election
axios.com Donald Trump's campaign officials said they asked prospective RNC hires if they believe the 2020 election was stolen in order to determine whether candidates are "curious"…
5 Wildest Details From NBC’s Hiring and Firing of Ronna McDaniel
mediaite.com (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File) NBC News shocked everyone twice in the last few days, first by hiring former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel, and then by terminating said…
Charlie Kirk raises alarm that Donald Trump could lose the election
newsweek.com A $25 million political fundraiser described by the Biden-Harris campaign as the biggest of all time is causing outspoken conservatives to caution Donald Trump supporters…
How MAGA broke the media
vox.com Candace Owens on the set of her show “Candace” on April 12, 2022. | Jason Davis/Getty Images Recent controversies surrounding Ronna McDaniel and Candace Owens show how the…
‘The View’: Whoopi Struggles to Collect Herself After Joy Behar Makes Sexual Innuendo About Trump’s Daughter-in-Law
thewrap.com Joy Behar has been known to make dirty jokes every now and then on “The View,” but on Thursday morning, moderator Whoopi Goldberg needed a second to collect herself after…
Ronna McDaniel and the media's election denial double standard
reason.com Ronna McDaniel's tenure as an on-air commentator for NBC News is already over: The network fired the former Republican National Committee (RNC) chairwoman this week after…
Supreme Court could discount mail-in ballots in 2024 election
newsweek.com A court in Pennsylvania has issued a ruling about mail-in ballots that could lead to a major case at the U.S. Supreme Court and have an important impact on the 2024…
Biden Campaign Taunts Trump’s Over Cash Advantage Ahead Of ‘Record-Breaking’ Obama-Clinton-Biden Fundraiser
mediaite.com L: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign announced a record-breaking single-day haul from a massive fundraiser being held Thursday night and…
Alina Habba's lavish birthday party draws scrutiny
newsweek.com Donald Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba, is being criticized for jetting off to St. Barts in the Caribbean to celebrate her 40th birthday, and there are even comments that she…
MSNBC President Rashida Jones Lobbied for Ronna McDaniel
thewrap.com As more details are revealed about NBC News’ decision to hire and then subsequently part ways with former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel, it appears MSNBC President Rashida Jones…
Fox’s Brian Kilmeade Tells Trump to ‘Name His Whole Cabinet’ Today to Save Campaign From Increasing Legal Drama
mediaite.com Fox News anchor Brian Kilmeade is recommending Donald Trump name his entire cabinet more than six months out from the presidential election as a way to help lessen the…
Fox’s Brian Kilmeade Tells Trump to ‘Name His Whole Cabinet’ Today to Save Campaign From Increasing Legal
mediaite.com Fox News anchor Brian Kilmeade is recommending Donald Trump name his entire cabinet more than six months out from the presidential election as a way to help lessen the…
CNN’s Chris Wallace Doesn’t Buy RNC Spin Over Trump Stolen Election Job Requirement
mediaite.com CNN anchor Chris Wallace called BS when host Laura Coates asked if he buys the RNC’s explanation about applicants reportedly being asked if they believe former President…
Now NBC News must deal with the Ronna McDaniel fallout
poynter.org OK, pretty sure this will be the last time we lead the newsletter with the Ronna McDaniel-NBC News drama. I would promise, but in this wacky media world, you never know. The…
Joe Scarborough Rips Women of Fox News Who Call Him Liberal
mediaite.com “Little idiots!” That’s just a tiny part of how Joe Scarborough responded to the rash of criticism he and his colleagues received from various Fox News talent surrounding…
Former House Speaker Says Republicans Will 'Lose More Seats' With Trump's 2024 Candidacy: 'Suburban Swing Voters...Just Don't Like Him'
benzinga.com Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) expressed concerns about the potential impact of a Donald Trump 2024 presidential run on down-ballot Republican candidates. What…
This one question should have you very worried about Nov. 6
msnbc.com Soon after former President Donald Trump locked up the GOP presidential nomination this month, his hand-picked choices — including his daughter-in-law Lara Trump — were…
Biden fundraiser with Obama and Clinton expected to raise $25 million
axios.com President Biden's campaign says his Radio City fundraiser on Thursday night with former Presidents Obama and Clinton is expected to raise over $25 million. Why it matters:…
Trump's RNC struggles in swing states as Biden's team grows
axios.com The Trump-led Republican National Committee is scrambling to boost staffs and give loyalty tests in seven battleground states at a time when several GOP state parties are…
Kellyanne Conway considers return to Trump's team
axios.com Kellyanne Conway, the former Trump campaign manager-turned-spokesperson who made the phrase "alternative facts" famous, is considering a return to Trumpworld. Driving the…
Ronna McDaniel, the former RNC chair and departed NBC analyst, may be signaling a shift in corporate media
theweek.com A major shakeup occurred within the Republican National Committee, as Ronna McDaniel, the committee's chairperson since 2017, stepped down at the beginning of March. Less…
‘Daily Show’ Says Trump Can’t Be ‘Too Mad’ About NBC-Ronna McDaniel Ouster Since He Just ‘Fired Her From the RNC’
thewrap.com “The Daily Show” correspondent and guest host Jordan Klepper took Donald Trump to task on Wednesday, saying that the former president doesn’t really have a right to be upset…
NBC News Acted Fast to Land Ronna McDaniel. Her Tenure Lasted Just Days
wsj.com Executives were aware of the former RNC chief’s baggage, but were reassured by her recent statements.
NBC and Ronna McDaniel: What’s the Fallout for Cesar Conde?
thewrap.com You are reading an exclusive WrapPRO article for free. Want to level up your entertainment career? Go here for more information. It’s been a tough week for NBCUniversal News…
NBC News’ Ronna McDaniel blowup was inevitable
fastcompany.com The most revealing moment of Ronna McDaniel’s first—and, it turns out, only—time as an NBC News political analyst came at the very end of her appearance on Meet the Press.…
Fox’s Jeanine Pirro Says MSNBC Hosts ‘Should Apologize to Their Viewers’ for Wanting ‘To Impose One Ideology’ on Them
mediaite.com Jeanine Pirro claimed that MSNBC hosts need to “apologize to their viewers” for imposing “one ideology” on them, following Ronna McDaniel’s departure from NBC News. Earlier…
NBC's Ronna McDaniel Tantrum
wsj.com The conformity caucus chases the former RNC chairwoman off the air.
NBC News Reverses Decision to Hire Former RNC Chair After These Top Anchors Protest
observer.com It seems just as soon as former Republican National Convention chair Ronna McDaniel was picked to be a contributor on NBC News, she was already out the door. Yesterday (Mar.…
If Ronna McDaniel is beyond the pale, NBC may have trouble presenting 'diverse viewpoints'
reason.com Two weeks after the 2020 presidential election, Ronna McDaniel, then chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), let Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's lawyer, hold a press…
Ticker: Feds probe TikTok over data; NBC cuts ties with Ronna McDaniel
bostonherald.com The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices, a probe that could lead to a settlement or a lawsuit against the company,…
Ronna McDaniel is out. Why are TV networks paying partisan pundits at all?
npr.org Ronna McDaniel is out. Why are TV networks paying partisan pundits at all? Thanks to a newsroom revolt, Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel's tenure at NBC…
Trump Renames ‘Ronna Romney’ In Wild Screed Attacking MSNBC
mediaite.com Donald Trump and Ronna McDaniel (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Former President Donald Trump referred to former RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel by her maiden name “Ronna Romney”…
‘Hope You Won’t Be Offended
mediaite.com NBC News correspondent Garrett Haake asked former First Daughter-in-Law and current RNC Chair Lara Trump to respond to critics who believe she’s unqualified and got the job…
NBC Put Itself In a No-Win Situation With Ronna McDaniel
vanityfair.com Well, that didn’t last long. NBC has officially cut ties with Ronna McDaniel following a public revolt by the network’s top on-air talent against the former Republican…
Trump has put little investment into general election infrastructure, compared to Biden
pbs.org In his bid to retake the White House, few states hold as much promise for Donald Trump as Michigan. The former president has already won the state once and President Joe…
Ronna McDaniel Is Reportedly Chatting With Pitbull Media Lawyer and Seeking to Collect Her Full $600K Contract
mediaite.com AP Photo/Alex Brandon. Ronna McDaniel’s tenure at NBC News lasted less than half of a Scaramucci, but she may still cash in a six-figure paycheck — or even more — according…
Lara Trump makes unconvincing claim that the RNC is over the 2020 election
msnbc.com Lara Trump told NBC News in a new interview that her father-in-law's 2020 election loss is "in the past," a stark departure from the election denialism that former President…
'Trump's party': Michael Steele slams Lara Trump serving as the new RNC chair
msnbc.com Former President Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump, now the new RNC co-chair, spoke Exclusively to NBC News’ Garrett Haake, saying that the 2020 election is "in the past"…
RNC reportedly looking to hire election deniers ahead of 2024 races
msnbc.com Conditions at the Republican National Committee could be better. The Associated Press reported, for example, that just six months before the first early votes are cast in…
WACTH: NBC’s Garrett Haake Confronts New RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump About the Party Embracing 2020 Election Lies
mediaite.com NBC News correspondent Garrett Haake promoted a new interview with RNC co-chair Lara Trump on MSNBC on Tuesday, and he reported that Trump seemed to “struggle” with…
NBC News Drops McDaniel Following MSNBC, NBC Outcry
mediapost.com NBC News decided to drop Ronna McDaniel, the controversial former chair of the Republican National Committee on Tuesday, as a new on-air commentator, following immediate and…
NBC’s Ronna McDaniel Debacle Exposes the Rot in Cable News
mediaite.com AP Photo/Alex Brandon Former RNC Chair and now ex-NBC News contributor Ronna McDaniel is getting a ton of coverage across the cable news dial. And while her demise is an…
NBC cuts ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel after uproar
bostonherald.com NBC News cut ties Tuesday with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel less than a week after hiring her as an on-air political contributor, a decision…
Lara Trump says 2020 election is 'in the past' even as Donald Trump keeps bringing it up
nbcnews.com None Create your free profile or log in to save this article Newly minted Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump said Tuesday that she believes the party is…
Trump Goes On Blistering Midnight Rant At Chuck Todd Leading ‘Vicious’ Dump Ronna Revolt At NBC
mediaite.com Former President Donald Trump was up late raging at Chuck Todd for “viciously” leading the revolt that led to Ronna McDaniel’s ouster from a very brief stint as an NBC News…
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Fractures Supply Chain & Cocoa Prices Soar 250%
dcs.megaphone.fm Episode 288: Neal and Toby cover the tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore and talk about what this means for the auto supply chain. Next, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shares his…
Inmates Run NBC's Asylum: Former RNC Chief McDaniel Fired After 'Talent' Mutiny
zerohedge.com Inmates Run NBC's Asylum: Former RNC Chief McDaniel Fired After 'Talent' Mutiny Just four days after she was hired -- and before she even started -- former Republican…
Lara Trump’s RNC Is Asking Job Applicants If the 2020 Election Was Stolen, Per Report
mediaite.com AP Photo/Michael Wyke The Republican National Committee is currently hiring, and some prospective employees have reportedly been asked a very specific question during their…
NBC News will part ways with Ronna McDaniel, but that won’t end the drama
poynter.org I have to admit, I’m a bit surprised. NBC News is cutting ties with contributor Ronna McDaniel before she even really contributed. McDaniel is the former chair of the…
Scaramucci Warns Of Trump's Intent To Expand Executive Powers If Reelected
benzinga.com In a recent interview, former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci issued a stark warning about the potential actions of former President Donald Trump if…
NBC Reporters Forced To ‘Pick Up the Pieces’ With Republican Sources After Ronna McDaniel Debacle
mediaite.com AP Photo/Jeff Roberson Reporters at NBC News have been forced to “pick up the pieces” after the network’s hiring and then firing of former Republican National Committee…
Ronna McDaniel will sue for "mental distress" over NBC firing, friend says
newsweek.com Ronna McDaniel, a former Republican National Committee chairwoman, plans to take legal action after NBC News fired her, according to conservative political commentator Hugh…
Will Donald Trump Be America's First Dictator?
newsweek.com Former President Donald Trump has been very clear in his intentions. He has vowed to go after his political opponents, and to use the Justice Department to do so. He told…