NBC News is reportedly planning to drop former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel as a paid network contributor after she made just one appearance, in the wake of network stars Rachel Maddow, Chuck Todd, and "Morning Joe" co-hosts Joe Scarborough and wife Mika Brzezinski speaking out against her on the air.
The network has not officially announced McDaniel's status, but Puck News founding partner and senior correspondent Dylan Byers posted an update on X stating that the network plans to drop her "following on-air revolt from NBC/MSNBC talent."
"Execs are deliberating over details; announcement pending. Meanwhile, McDaniel is seeking legal representation," Byers reported.
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