The New York Post reports:
NBC News plans to drop former Republican National Committee boss Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor after network stars including MSNBC primetime headliner Rachel Maddow and the co-hosts of “Morning Joe” blasted the decision to bring the Trump-backing politico on board.
The network has not made an announcement, but one is pending, according to Puck News. The Post has sought comment from NBC and McDaniel. McDaniel is reportedly looking to hire a lawyer, according to Puck News.
Maddow, MSNBC’s most bankable name, said on her Monday show that hiring McDaniel was “inexplicable” and demanded that executives “reverse their decision.”
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SCOOP @PuckNews: NBC NEWS plans to drop ex RNC-chair Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor following on-air revolt from NBC/MSNBC talent. Execs are deliberating over details; announcement pending. Meanwhile, McDaniel is seeking legal representation.
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— Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) March 26, 2024
NBC News to drop ex-RNC chair Ronna McDaniel after Rachel Maddow, ‘Morning Joe’ revolt https://t.co/ZM4hpIYvV8 pic.twitter.com/N5rNcMT5Ja
— New York Post (@nypost) March 26, 2024
LMAOOO, Ronna McDaniel is about to be gone from NBC in less than one full Scaramucci.
Fantastic news.
— BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) March 26, 2024