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MSNBC's "Morning Joe" was pre-empted for breaking news coverage by NBC News Now, leading to speculation about political motives. The network denied political considerations, citing the gravity of the news following the attempted assassination of former President Trump. "Morning Joe" is set to return on Tuesday.
NBC News has sparked controversy by hiring Ronna McDaniel, former chair of the Republican National Committee, known for denying the validity of the 2020 presidential election and criticizing U.S. media. This move follows a trend of NBC News attracting conservative talent, including Megyn Kelly and Nicolle Wallace. The network's strategy to appeal to conservative viewers and boost audience and advertising during election coverage has also led to hiring figures like Marc Short and Mick Mulvaney, despite some hires not working out in the long term. While these controversial hires add drama, it remains to be seen whether they contribute to great journalism.
Tucker Carlson, a popular US TV host, has taken to Twitter to criticize the state of political coverage on American television. Carlson, who hosts a show on Fox News, accused other networks of being "totally unwatchable" and said that their coverage was "all the same". He also criticized the focus on personalities rather than issues, and accused the media of being "obsessed" with President Trump.