MSNBC and NBC have sparked controversy by hiring Ronna McDaniel as a political commentator, a move described as 'totally unexpected' and leading to widespread criticism. The decision has led to expressions of shock and disbelief among viewers and the network's own staff, with some using 'WTF!?' to describe their reaction. Critics have pointed out the potential for McDaniel's appearances, especially on shows like 'Meet the Press,' to decrease viewership, drawing parallels to Rick Santorum's effect on CNN. The hiring has been criticized as 'disgusting and cynical,' particularly given McDaniel's history of denying the 2020 election results. Former MSNBC analyst Steve Schmidt, who spent 10 years with the network, condemned the decision, arguing it undermines MSNBC's journalistic credibility.
What a disgusting and cynical decision by @NBCNews and @msnbc for hiring this wretched and lying woman who subverted the Republic by denying an election result in 2020. NBC News and MSNBC just immolated their journalistic credibility. I spent 10 years as an analyst at MSNBC.…
Bobolinski is fuming that MSNBC hired McDaniel instead of him.
I cannot fucking believe @NBCNews hired Ronna McDaniel. Your network got rid of @mehdirhasan and hired that traitor trash? Are you fucking kidding me?!?
Needless to say a lot of “WTF!?” at 30 Rock today among rank-and-file over NBC hiring Ronna McDaniel, though I’m sure the powers that be anticipated that and decided they could weather it…. https://t.co/BRuj2IrgSn
NBC hired this woman for her political takes 🤦♂️ her first Meet the Press panel is gonna be a doozy https://t.co/xQZ7DSxHnq
JUST IN: 'Totally unexpected' Ronna Romney career development — she just became an MSNBC contributor https://t.co/tqmDtjv70O https://t.co/X0RvMeo2nK
I never thought anyone could get channels to change faster than a Rick Santorum hit on CNN, but MSNBC will challenge those records with Ronna McDaniel’s appearances as a commentator.
MSNBC & NBC has hired a new political commentator. https://t.co/MeabBFbnW8