'Will not watch her': Internet backs 'The View' hosts as they bash NBC for hiring Ronna McDaniel

Ronna McDaniel was recently hired as an NBC News contributor, prompting major backlash
PUBLISHED MAR 26, 2024
'The View' hosts bashed NBC News over its 'despicable' hiring of former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel (@TheView/Youtube)
'The View' hosts bashed NBC News over its 'despicable' hiring of former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel (@TheView/Youtube)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: On March 25, 'The View' co-hosts strongly criticized NBC News for what they deemed a "despicable" decision to hire former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel, whom they labeled a "shapeshifter".

McDaniel's recent hiring by NBC News, announced on March 22, prompted her first interview as a contributor with NBC's Kristen Welker on 'Meet the Press'.



 

Ana Navarro criticizes Ronna McDaniel's hiring, calls her a 'shapeshifter'

Co-host Ana Navarro was among the voices expressing disdain for McDaniel's new contract.

"I think she's a shapeshifter, and she says and does what's convenient for her to say and do when it's convenient. She's from Michigan, where the Romney, which is her name, she used to use," Navarro said.

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"The View" co-hosts raged at NBC News on Monday over their hiring on former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel (@TheView/Youtube)

She continued, "When she was in Michigan she was a Romney, when she became the RNC chair, and it was under Trump, who did not like Romney, she took out the word, the name Romney". 

Navarro commended NBC News' Chuck Todd for his bold criticism of his own network following Welker's interview.

Todd's viral remarks, where he stated that NBC News owed Welker an apology and criticized the decision to bring on McDaniel, garnered widespread attention and support.

Navarro expressed her belief that hiring McDaniel was a mistake due to credibility issues.

'The View' co-hosts discuss the importance of holding contributors accountable

Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin suggested that NBC News could have chosen better Republicans as contributors, ones who hadn't engaged in denying President Joe Biden's victory in 2020.

On the other hand, co-host Sara Haines argued against giving roles to election deniers in major news networks, emphasizing that while questioning elections is acceptable, outright denial in the face of evidence is not.

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o-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said there were better Republicans NBC News could have brought on as contributors (@TheView/Youtube)

Accusing McDaniel of actively suppressing the Black vote in Detroit, Michigan, co-host Sunny Hostin criticized her interview with Welker. 

"I think there could have been more pushback," Hostin said, continuing, "She is still pushing the same exact narrative, she is being rewarded basically for trying to take away the votes of Americans and I think it's a despicable decision". 

Social Media reacts to 'The View's discussion on Ronna McDaniel

The online sphere buzzed with activity as users took to social media to voice their reactions to 'The View's take on the recent events.

One user said, "Did she really admit that as the RNC Chair, it was her job to lie to people? Such a self serving and cynical view of the world and she has zero credibility." 

Another said, "I just cannot believe it. Mehdi Hasan had to go for Ronna????? Thats it for me. NBC will no longer be apart of my News Sources. DISGUSTING". 

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One user said, "Did she really admit that as the RNC Chair, it was her job to lie to people? Such a self serving and cynical view of the world and she has zero credibility".  (@TheView/Youtube)

"She must be let go. NBC made a mistake. It's easily corrected," said one viewer. 

"While RNC chair, she issued the resolution supporting 6 Jan as "legitimate political discourse". Now it's unacceptable. She's a liar. Shame on you, NBC," said another viewer. 

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"She must be let go. NBC made a mistake. It's easily corrected", said one viewer.  (@TheView/Youtube)

"Goodbye NBC News and MSNBC. Hire a pathological liar. Why should I trust you?" another person voiced. 

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"I honestly don't want that lady on NBC, i will not watch her", another chimed in  (@TheView/Youtube)

"I honestly don't want that lady on NBC, i will not watch her," another chimed in.

This article contains remarks made on the internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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