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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBREAKING: Trump Reportedly Looking For Primetime Spot to Address Nation -- But Networks Reluctant
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With the Federal government shutdown in its 17th day, President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking airtime on the major broadcast networks to address the nation on Tuesday night.
According to The New York Times, the White House has officially made the request to the networks to interrupt their primetime schedules.
But Times reporter Michael Grynbaum says that at least two of the networks are hesitant.
[S]kepticism about handing over airwaves for political statement, Grynbaum wrote.
Link to tweet
https://www.mediaite.com/online/breaking-trump-reportedly-seeking-to-address-the-nation-on-tuesday-night-but-networks-reluctant/
cynatnite
(31,011 posts)jberryhill
(62,444 posts)I thought they were solely a cable network?
I understand "major broadcast networks" to mean ABC, CBS, and NBC, but not the cable news channels. Obviously, if Trump was giving an address on just about anything, the cable news networks would cover it anyway.
dbackjon
(6,578 posts)D_Master81
(1,822 posts)In the dead of winter, networks should jump at the chance to get the President on, but with this guy they probably wonder if their normal shows will draw more viewers.
Jim__
(14,045 posts)Someone needs to come on the air and call out Trump's lies.
exboyfil
(17,857 posts)The Democratic leadership should be all over it.
fierywoman
(7,641 posts)Shell_Seas
(3,318 posts)his message will get to his chosen audience.
3_Limes
(363 posts)I'll really be upset if that happens!!
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)after the holidays. Noooo!
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)"Major broadcast networks" are ABC, CBS, and NBC. MSNBC is a cable news channel, as is Fox and CNN, all of whom would cover a presidential address anyway.
Traildogbob
(8,571 posts)If he interrupts the National Championship game, he will be bitch slapped by Bama and South Carolina bubba's, all mostly MAGA's.
ret5hd
(20,433 posts)Ferrets are Cool
(21,059 posts)JDC
(10,081 posts)And he'll skip the real one all together. The latest acting TV sycophants will all go along w it and market it as such, defend the decision to skip as unique and an outside the beltway action - "its why the American people in 2016 voted... blah blah blah."
He wants a completely controlled environment, maybe even one that is edited. Nothing normal can be assumed w this clown.
Marthe48
(16,691 posts)just stfu and go away!
RKP5637
(67,031 posts)Hong Kong Cavalier
(4,571 posts)...if they acquiesce. Just like how they gave him over $1 billion in free air time during the campaign to air his inane speeches.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,033 posts)Tv execs give the liar a free megaphone just as they did to start this shitshow.
Cut off their air.
RockRaven
(14,782 posts)That would be something, if he could be dissuaded from trying the latter gambit just by lack of airtime.
RKP5637
(67,031 posts)I don't trust this MF'er one bit. He's liable to declare a national emergency declaration or even martial law. He's bat shit crazy.
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)That is the line which must not be crossed!
The bastard must be impeached for bypassing Congress and ruling by fiat!
If not we are living in a republican dictatorship, what will happen next?
Suspension of elections due to the fake national emergency?
Martial law? Rounding up democrats?
It couldn't happen here right??
RKP5637
(67,031 posts)Some type of emergency announcement (possibly) is that the MF'er might be up too.
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)The leadership of the House needs to publicly and clearly state that any bogus declaration of a state of emergency by Trump in order to steal funds appropriated by Congress to other purposes will constitute immediate grounds for impeachment!
The POS Russian agent in the White House must not be allowed to wipe his fat ass with the Constitution like this!
If Trump can do this, he can do ANYTHING! He can rule by fiat for LIFE!
RKP5637
(67,031 posts)workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)in unused Walmart's, are now doing it FOR REAL!
RKP5637
(67,031 posts)bearsfootball516
(6,369 posts)Joe941
(2,848 posts)janterry
(4,429 posts)Still In Wisconsin
(4,450 posts)Again, as you said... couldn't happen here, right?
Wrong.
Basement Beat
(659 posts)I have no doubt he'll receive his primetime spot. We'll also get a text message reminder directly from the prez.
RKP5637
(67,031 posts)SHRED
(28,136 posts)Just say no you cowards.
CatWoman
(79,283 posts)BREAKING: Trump to Hold Address Nation from Oval Office Networks Will Air in Primetime
Link to tweet
https://www.mediaite.com/online/breaking-trump-reportedly-seeking-to-address-the-nation-on-tuesday-night-but-networks-reluctant/
DeminPennswoods
(15,246 posts)nt
CatWoman
(79,283 posts)CottonBear
(21,596 posts)and everything about his evil, orange, psychopathic being.
bdamomma
(63,652 posts)viewership numbers will go down. Put him on then cut him off.
pecosbob
(7,502 posts)and now you want free air time?...feck off - the Media
dem4decades
(11,241 posts)Can't stand him and don't turn it on. And the other 35% will watch him on Fox News.
Reruns would get better ratings.
bearsfootball516
(6,369 posts)dem4decades
(11,241 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Fuck him.
bdamomma
(63,652 posts)he is holding government workers hostage for his fucking wall. What an ass he is.
dsc
(52,130 posts)but this time I am opposed to them giving him the time. He makes everything into a campaign appearance and he shouldn't get airtime to do that. Networks should monitor what he is doing and it if its not a campaign stop then OK, he can have the airwaves.
SWBTATTReg
(21,859 posts)Squinch
(50,773 posts)Siwsan
(26,177 posts)And, I do have my priorities.
louis-t
(23,199 posts)SOME networks are worried about being seen as propaganda outlets. Some aren't.
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Sid
Rorey
(8,445 posts)mahatmakanejeeves
(56,890 posts)a flat screen TV that he has replaced with a newer model.
RKP5637
(67,031 posts)mahatmakanejeeves
(56,890 posts)RKP5637
(67,031 posts)C_U_L8R
(44,891 posts)He hasnt presented a single true fact supporting his stupid wall. Networks are smart not giving the troll a free megaphone.
Takket
(21,424 posts)Presidents have used the prime time address to deliver vital info to the people and it is never questioned. But rightfully so the networks believe drumpf wants to make a free campaign and propaganda speech in time not only inappropriate to do so, but also paid for by advertisers.
Still In Wisconsin
(4,450 posts)Let him broadcast his shit on the Home Shopping Network.
Takket
(21,424 posts)MissB
(15,800 posts)right?
RKP5637
(67,031 posts)democratic bashing. I'm amazed the networks are going forward with this. I find it disgusting.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,033 posts)Trump lies. He does not deserve a national megaphone for his lies.
The record is clear -- tv helped in this ongoing destruction of democracy.
TomCADem
(17,378 posts)Or invokes some other emergency powers?
ailsagirl
(22,837 posts)https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Trump-Wants-to-Deliver-Prime-Time-Address-on-13514822.php
The four major broadcast networks ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC confirmed receiving the White House request on Monday for Trump to speak during the 9 p.m. ET slot, but producers had not decided whether to grant him the time. Pre-empting prime-time coverage is an expensive proposition for television executives, who have sold millions of dollars worth of advertising against entertainment programming.
PeeJ52
(1,588 posts)and Speaker Pelosi plays a drinking game for every time he lies... Now that would be great television...
Paladin
(28,202 posts)Smackdown2019
(1,169 posts)......a Prime Democrat candidate to throw their hat into the ring for President; but make the announcement one minute before Donald Duck quacks on his Disney Channel.
BigmanPigman
(51,430 posts)Isn't that supposed to come in a few weeks anyway? If the shutdown lasts until then he can spread his propaganda at that time.
edbermac
(15,919 posts)Telling them NOT to broadcast this live.
Sancho
(9,065 posts)Fiendish Thingy
(15,367 posts)LiberalFighter
(50,496 posts)Bernardo de La Paz
(48,786 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)....if he was covered by every network and he regresses to his "Queeg strawberries" speech and pulls out his steel balls from his pocket, the only balls he has.
Ol' "yellowstain"!
Martin Eden
(12,802 posts)And/or give the Dems equal time!
saljr1
(273 posts)Sanders said on Fox that 4000 on watch list stopped in U.S. and she made it sound like a lot were stopped at the border. Just been verified by Border officials that only 6 were stopped at border in first half of 2018 and none turned out to be terrorist. Lying again. Networks don't give them the time to spread more lies to the American people.
Marthe48
(16,691 posts)I'd throw a brick through it.
Enoki33
(1,584 posts)he tries to begin the process of rewriting history to support his propaganda, disinformation and outright lies.
bdamomma
(63,652 posts)being slinged for his fucking wall.
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)this pathological liar with his emergency declaration stunt!
jb5150
(1,177 posts)every time he tells a lie, you take a shot. No, maybe not .. you'd be shit-faced in 3 minutes.
lpbk2713
(42,696 posts)Yeah. That'll work.
Initech
(99,913 posts)Adrahil
(13,340 posts)Time to pull the plug on this blowhard.