Network insiders are watching to see if more hosts and contributors speak out about the ex-RNC chair's hiring.
Network insiders are watching to see if more hosts and contributors speak out about the ex-RNC chair’s hiring.
“There’s a reason why there’s a lot of journalists at NBC News uncomfortable with this,” Todd told Welker, citing prior “gaslighting” and “character assassination” from McDaniel’s RNC. It’s yet unclear whether the NBC-McDaniel relationship can survive the uproar. It was forged last year when NBC executives wooed her to land a Republican presidential debate, a high priority at the network. CNN had beat NBC in the race to host a Trump town hall, and securing a debate took on extra significance.
That sent panic through MSNBC, prompting Jones to tell employees that there were no plans to have McDaniel on the network,. The NBC insider clarified to Playbook that there was no ban on McDaniel at MSNBC and that the cable network’s shows can use McDaniel as they see fit. And then there is the deep resentment of journalists who weren’t consulted about a critical election-year hire that was sure to attract criticism. “Meet the Press” and “Morning Joe” are the two main forums for political contributors, but the hosts of those shows weren’t asked for their opinion.
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