LOADINGERROR LOADINGChuck Todd is elaborating on why NBC News shouldn’t have hired former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel as a political analyst.Todd, who previously hosted “Meet the Press,” appeared on the show Sunday after current host Kristen Welker interviewed McDaniel, and he basically lambasted the network for hiring someone with severe “credibility issues.”Advertisement
“There’s a reason why there are a lot of journalists at NBC News uncomfortable with this, because many of our professional dealings with the RNC over the last six years have been met with gaslighting, have been met with character assassination,” Todd said.Considering that McDaniel helped former President Donald Trump stoke false election fraud claims and helped his effort to try to get Michigan officials not to certify the legitimate 2020 election outcome, Todd thought that hiring her to discuss politics was a bad idea.As did others, such as MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, who promised McDaniel would never appear on “Morning Joe.”On Monday, Todd tweeted on X to explain why he thought McDaniel was a bad hire for the network and insisted it wasn’t because she’s a Republican but because she helped Trump in his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.Advertisement
“The issue isn’t about ideology, it’s about basic truth,” he said. “Those trying to make this a left-right issue are being intentionally dishonest. This is about whether honest journalists are supposed to lend their credibility to someone who intentionally tried to ruin ours.”The issue isn’t about ideology, it’s about basic truth. Those trying to make this a left-right issue are being intentionally dishonest. This is about whether honest journalists are supposed to lend their credibility to someone who intentionally tried to ruin ours.— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) March 25, 2024The reaction to the post was strong.Good statement, but still ignoring the major problem: Ronna McDaniel was part of an attempted coup against the United States. https://t.co/I0yUhqOlZM— Tzippy Shmilovitz 🎗️ (@Tzipshmil) March 25, 2024I don’t think the most important thing is that she slandered reporters, it’s that she helped an effort to overthrow the republic, one even she says she knew was based on nonsense. https://t.co/KwMmYvLj0Y— Colin Woodard (@WoodardColin) March 25, 2024They want to “both sides” truth itself. Never give a platform to that. https://t.co/HchR4xVnWL— David Pepper (@DavidPepper) March 25, 2024Advertisement
There it is again from @chucktodd ⤵️ This dispute about Ronna McDaniel is about TRUTH, the bedrock of journalism. https://t.co/ttdgMW59JO— Jennifer Schulze (@NewsJennifer) March 25, 2024Lawd…he’s right! I can’t believe @NBCNews and @MSNBC got me retweeting Chuck Todd!! Why? https://t.co/WByH4Uldni— TemarSawy44 (@SawyerWilliemae) March 25, 2024Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.RelatedNBCchuck toddRonna McDanielChuck Todd Skewers NBC For Hiring Former RNC Chair Ronna McDanielNBC Faces Backlash For Ronna McDaniel Hire’Morning Joe’ Announces Its Intentions For New NBC Colleague Ronna McDanielLiz Cheney Hits Ronna McDaniel With A Blunt New Way To Talk About Jan. 6 …
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“There’s a reason why there are a lot of journalists at NBC News uncomfortable with this, because many of our professional dealings with the RNC over the last six years have been met with gaslighting, have been met with character assassination,” Todd said.Considering that McDaniel helped former President Donald Trump stoke false election fraud claims and helped his effort to try to get Michigan officials not to certify the legitimate 2020 election outcome, Todd thought that hiring her to discuss politics was a bad idea.As did others, such as MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, who promised McDaniel would never appear on “Morning Joe.”On Monday, Todd tweeted on X to explain why he thought McDaniel was a bad hire for the network and insisted it wasn’t because she’s a Republican but because she helped Trump in his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.Advertisement
“The issue isn’t about ideology, it’s about basic truth,” he said. “Those trying to make this a left-right issue are being intentionally dishonest. This is about whether honest journalists are supposed to lend their credibility to someone who intentionally tried to ruin ours.”The issue isn’t about ideology, it’s about basic truth. Those trying to make this a left-right issue are being intentionally dishonest. This is about whether honest journalists are supposed to lend their credibility to someone who intentionally tried to ruin ours.— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) March 25, 2024The reaction to the post was strong.Good statement, but still ignoring the major problem: Ronna McDaniel was part of an attempted coup against the United States. https://t.co/I0yUhqOlZM— Tzippy Shmilovitz 🎗️ (@Tzipshmil) March 25, 2024I don’t think the most important thing is that she slandered reporters, it’s that she helped an effort to overthrow the republic, one even she says she knew was based on nonsense. https://t.co/KwMmYvLj0Y— Colin Woodard (@WoodardColin) March 25, 2024They want to “both sides” truth itself. Never give a platform to that. https://t.co/HchR4xVnWL— David Pepper (@DavidPepper) March 25, 2024Advertisement
There it is again from @chucktodd ⤵️ This dispute about Ronna McDaniel is about TRUTH, the bedrock of journalism. https://t.co/ttdgMW59JO— Jennifer Schulze (@NewsJennifer) March 25, 2024Lawd…he’s right! I can’t believe @NBCNews and @MSNBC got me retweeting Chuck Todd!! Why? https://t.co/WByH4Uldni— TemarSawy44 (@SawyerWilliemae) March 25, 2024Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.RelatedNBCchuck toddRonna McDanielChuck Todd Skewers NBC For Hiring Former RNC Chair Ronna McDanielNBC Faces Backlash For Ronna McDaniel Hire’Morning Joe’ Announces Its Intentions For New NBC Colleague Ronna McDanielLiz Cheney Hits Ronna McDaniel With A Blunt New Way To Talk About Jan. 6 …nnDiscussion:nn” ai_name=”RocketNews AI: ” start_sentence=”Can I tell you more about this article?” text_input_placeholder=”Type ‘Yes'”]