"NBC News Faces Backlash Over Hiring Ex-RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel"

NBC News is reportedly planning to drop former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor after facing public opposition from network stars including Rachel Maddow and the co-hosts of "Morning Joe." The decision to hire McDaniel, a Trump-backing politico, sparked anger due to her support for the former president and her involvement in the alleged fake elector scheme. NBC executives, including editorial chief Rebecca Blumenstein and chairman Cesar Conde, are facing backlash over the hire, with MSNBC head Rashida Jones reportedly backing the decision but letting it be known that McDaniel would not be required on their shows.