NBC News just made a bold move by ousting Ronna McDaniel, the former Republican National Committee chair, after an unprecedented on-air rebellion led by the network’s top television anchors.
The decision to remove McDaniel from her role as a paid political analyst comes in response to intense backlash from the anchors over her involvement in subverting the 2020 election and her attacks on the press. It’s clear that her hiring had caused significant turmoil within the news group.
In a memo to the staff, NBCUniversal News Group President Cesar Conde acknowledged the challenging situation the News Group had faced in recent days. After carefully considering the legitimate concerns raised by many team members, Conde made the decision to revoke McDaniel’s position as an NBC News contributor.
Conde also took the opportunity to personally apologize to the team members who felt let down by the hiring of McDaniel. He acknowledged that this decision was a collective recommendation by some members of the leadership team, which he ultimately approved and takes full responsibility for.
This move by NBC News is a significant one, as it demonstrates the power and influence that the network’s anchors have in shaping the direction and values of the organization. It also highlights the commitment of the network to uphold the integrity of journalism and to ensure that those who have undermined democratic processes are held accountable.
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