NBC News' decision to host a town hall event with President Trump at the exact same time as ABC’s already scheduled event with Democratic nominee Joe Biden is getting criticized by staffers at both networks, stunned media watchers and angry viewers calling for a boycott of the network.
“NBC is doing a real disservice to American voters who won’t get to hear from both candidates," an ABC News insider told Fox News. "They should be ashamed of failing in their public service duty three weeks before a presidential election to chase ratings instead."
The New Yorker's Sue Halpern called the decision "stunning and shameful," while veteran political analyst Jeff Greenfield called it "indefensible."
The issue was a hot topic on Twitter, where some people even speculated that NBC is trying to help Trump by scheduling the events for the same time while others called to boycott the network. Some of the backlash even came from within the Peacock Network, according to reporter Yasher Ali.
"I've heard from over a dozen NBC, MSNBC, and CNBC sources (talent and staff) and the frustration with and anger toward their employer for scheduling a town hall against Biden is palpable," Ali tweeted.
NBC News determined the format, date, duration and time slot, Fox News has learned from an NBC insider who maintained the Trump campaign did not dictate any logistics of the event.
NBC also determined the format, audience, and chose “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie as moderator.
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What exactly are we going to miss?? How many times can they say the same thing over and over again?? Just how many destructive remarks about one another do we need to hear??
ReplyDeleteDemocrats are SHAMEFUL !!! Pathetic !!!
ReplyDeleteSnowflake heads are exploding...
ReplyDeleteTrump will trounce Biden in the ratings.
ReplyDeleteThen the MSM will come up with yet another poll that says Biden's was better.
The polls are fake and are designed to sway opinion, not measure it.
Well, they WERE scheduled to be on a debate stage together at the same time same day, right? So, cancel that and POOF! Both have an open time slot on the same day same time! WhodaTHUNK?
ReplyDeleteFirst, it will give us REAL polling numbers as to how many tune in to each candidate.
Second, I've heard there's people out there with these "dvr" devices that actually record a different station than the one you are watching at the SAME TIME!!!!!!
And after watching today's Dan Bongino Show, Biden will have to step down as a candidate!
Who gives a shit what Dan Bingobongo thinks?
ReplyDeleteThey call it a disservice because people like to be entertained. They will watch Trump instead of having a boring time.
ReplyDelete629 you liberals continuously miss the point and factual information. I’m pretty sure everyone thinks your stupid but don’t want to tell you.
ReplyDeleteBlah blah...many in our nation are driven about feelings...good grief.
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