NBC News faced a reputational crisis over the hiring and subsequent firing of ex-RNC chair Ronna McDaniel as a contributor. The decision sparked criticism from top talent like Rachel Maddow and Chuck Todd. The abrupt dismissal highlighted power shifts in newsrooms, with staff revolt leading to McDaniel's firing. The incident raised questions about political conformity, free speech, and journalistic integrity at NBC.
NBC's Ronna McDaniel meltdown: Falsehoods and debunked narratives MSNBC promoted on its 'sacred airwaves' https://t.co/luRYTrbcAd
Dueling narratives over NBC’s lengthy courtship and rapid firing of Ronna McDaniel highlight a behind-the-scenes blame game over the network’s conflicted vision of political diversity, and itself. From @DylanByers https://t.co/A8Fq1gYFUr
"You don't have to change any of your views but just see what the other side is saying." @rumpfshaker joins @_brittanylewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the state of cable news after Ronna McDaniel was fired from NBC. https://t.co/AXK35VZpoP
Ronna McDaniel sources say she hasn’t been fired —so she could earn $300k as an NBC commentator who doesn’t commentate NBC has loads of fabulous journos but also dumb execs like boss Cesar Conde, who got a pass in this fiasco & cares more about bad TV shows than good reporting https://t.co/LTnCCdHMhW
"Any of her past behavior or commentary was already known before they entered into this contract." @rumpfshaker joins @_brittanylewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss Ronna McDaniel being fired from NBC. https://t.co/RohosEm0EA
"What may be a better tactic for them is to give up on the idea of finding some magical unicorn Republican commentator." @rumpfshaker joins @_brittanylewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss Ronna McDaniel being fired from NBC. https://t.co/mfwH1WRC0P
NEW @PuckNews: Cesar’s Palace: In the aftermath of the Ronna McDaniel hiring-and-firing scandal, the NBC News Group blame game has begun to point back toward chairman Cesar Conde, his hands-off leadership style, and his very transparent ambitions. https://t.co/NotVBimnuJ
"The issue is not that she was a Republican... The issue is Ronna McDaniel was at the center of the efforts to overturn the 2020 election." @rumpfshaker joins @_brittanylewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss Ronna McDaniel being fired from NBC. https://t.co/HF0dRDBuB8
MSNBC, NBC leaders were caught flat-footed, out of touch with staff on Ronna McDaniel fiasco: Insider https://t.co/nfnYhXc1B9
SURPRISE SURPRISE…The Ronna Runs Straight To NBC News After Losing Her Job As RNC Chair! She is no doubt going to spend the next eight months loudly whining about every move Trump makes to November election. Nothing says Rhino UniParty like running to liberal leftist… https://t.co/ZO50WPz9hT
ONLY DEMOCRATS GET TO LIE ON NBC NEWS (The Daily Signal) Ronna McDaniel, formerly chair of the Republican National Committee, was recently hired and subsequently fired by NBC News when the “talent,” unable to countenance even moderate dissent, revolted on air. The entire… https://t.co/gAWH0kNJhb
New from me: NBC News Ronna McDaniel debacle shows journalistic integrity and access to the Trump-aligned GOP are at odds in our highly polarized political climate https://t.co/K6lysgsphs
.@MegynKelly suggests MSNBC executive to be fired over @RonnaMcDaniel blunder https://t.co/ActYpoAd2e https://t.co/ActYpoAd2e
NBC News’ Ronna McDaniel Problem Looms Larger: How Should Networks Cover Trump Republicans? | Analysis https://t.co/W9apYY9ZVP
By forcing NBC brass to fire McDaniel, the network’s upstarts brazenly insisted on political conformity, revealing their antagonism toward free speech and debate. | @3xchair https://t.co/0wfkH1LLSI
This is Absurd …Ronna Romney was Hired by NBC to be a ‘Quisling’ Like Sadsack Michael Steele and Rip on Trump —MAGA Celebrates Her Being Fired …Give NBC Preferred Space https://t.co/mioINXL29Z https://t.co/8koBhqsvry
MSNBC president Rashida Jones tries to distance herself from Ronna McDaniel hire, as NBC execs throw each other under the bus https://t.co/qjuqkgRpgZ https://t.co/mAaLNQQxUB
Ronna McDaniel led up the RNC which represents half or more of American voters. So is NBC signaling to its audience that Republicans are not welcome? https://t.co/2yhUD5GPAd
Ronna McDaniel fiasco reveals chaos in upper ranks at NBC: 'A head needs to roll' https://t.co/FWMIrExYyn
Ronna McDaniel May Still Find a TV Home Post-NBC News https://t.co/dGVqYp5So7
🚨 @ScottPresler joins us ‘In The Arena’ after his meeting with @LaraLeaTrump at RNC as Ronna FIRED by NBC https://t.co/doZKLHqTdg
Uniparty MELTDOWN: Ronna FIRED by NBC, @ScottPresler Working With RNC to Register New Voters 🚨 'In The Arena' | @watchTENETnow https://t.co/doZKLHqTdg
Uniparty MELTDOWN: Ronna FIRED by NBC, Scott Presler Working With RNC to Register New Voters 🚨 'In The Arena' | @watchTENETnow https://t.co/doZKLHqTdg
5 Wildest Details From NBC's Hiring and Firing of Ronna McDaniel https://t.co/nx4TKRg0Ai
NBC executive team forced to fire Ronna McDaniel After Network Talent Protests. Does the talent at NBC fear an opposing argument? Who leads who at NBC? 👇 https://t.co/1fpZdzEUAa
Column: NBC's abrupt dismissal of Ronna McDaniel after the staff revolt over her hiring underscores how newsrooms' balance of power has shifted away from management, writes Politico's @jackshafer. https://t.co/tExxVYh9tM
Ronna McDaniel and MSNBC: Ultimate Schadenfreude?, by @mtaibbi https://t.co/H04xqaNfZk
Sarah Jones writes that by hiring Ronna McDaniel, NBC abandoned the public-service mission at the heart of journalism. https://t.co/wynojnmFl3
NBC News has been navigating a high-profile reputational crisis surrounding its aborted hiring of ex-RNC chair Ronna McDaniel as a contributor. Top talent like Rachel Maddow and Chuck Todd criticized the decision on-air. https://t.co/NjvHwBCsYG