NBC News cuts ties with Ronna McDaniel
NBC News cuts ties with former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel after internal backlash over her hire as a paid analyst. CAA also drops McDaniel as a client. McDaniel was seeking legal options for her next steps. NBCUniversal News Group Chairman Cesar Conde takes responsibility for the decision in a memo to staffers.
Key Points
- NBC News cuts ties with Ronna McDaniel after internal backlash
- Sources reveal CAA also drops McDaniel as a client
- McDaniel was exploring legal options for her next steps
- NBC News leadership initially stood by the decision but reversed after criticism
Pros
- Acknowledgment of internal backlash and taking responsibility by NBCUniversal News Group Chairman Cesar Conde.
Cons
- Controversial hiring of Ronna McDaniel led to tensions within the network and criticism from various on-air personalities.