NBC News is considering dropping Ronna McDaniel as an analyst after facing intense backlash to signing the ex-RNC chair, according to a network insider.
There's active consideration at NBC News to cut ties with Ronna McDaniel after the brutal reception her hiring as an analyst has gotten, a network insider tells Fox News Digital. The former Republican National Committee chairwoman was signed as a paid contributor last week, leading to an immediate uproar among current and former NBC staffers, as well as media critics who considered the longtime Donald Trump ally unacceptable for the news organization.
INSIDERS, PROMPTS ON-AIR REBUKES insider also supported NBC dropping her entirely, suggesting she be replaced by a former Trump official who wasn't involved in the 'Jan. 6 scheme.' A separate NBC source told Fox News Digital they were not aware of discussions about possibly dropping McDaniel. The furor over McDaniel's hiring isn't playing out just behind the scenes.
programs also addressing McDaniel on the air, Fox News Digital has learned. During the interview with Welker, McDaniel backtracked slightly on past claims that the 2020 election was unfair. She also acknowledged pulling her punches on remarks by former President Trump when she was still RNC chair, contradicting his statements about freeing Jan. 6 rioters.
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