(Media News) Trump Criticizes NBC and CNN for Not Airing His Speech, Cites Media Corruption

Former President Trump, in a recent statement, criticized NBC and CNN for not broadcasting his victory speech in full after his win in Iowa’s caucuses. Addressing a crowd in New Hampshire, Trump expressed his dismay, saying, “NBC and CNN refused to air my victory speech. Think of it — because they are crooked. They’re dishonest, and frankly, they should have their licenses or whatever they have: Take it away.”

MSNBC, part of the NBC network, has regularly not shown Trump’s speeches since his presidency ended. Rachel Maddow, a prominent pundit on MSNBC, explained the network’s stance, stating, “There is a reason that we and other news organizations have generally stopped giving an unfiltered live platform to remarks by former President Trump.” She emphasized the difficulty of the decision, acknowledging the cost of broadcasting potentially untrue statements and the impact on the network’s integrity.

CNN aired portions of Trump’s speech but cut away when he shifted to what anchor Jake Tapper described as “anti-immigrant rhetoric.” In contrast, Fox News and other media outlets broadcasted the speech in full.

Trump has a history of criticizing MSNBC, even threatening to investigate Comcast, its parent company, and accusing it of treason. He has also consistently labeled CNN as “fake news,” expressing dissatisfaction with their coverage of his actions and statements.

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