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CatWoman

(79,283 posts)
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:30 PM Jan 2019

BREAKING: 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.




https://www.mediaite.com/online/breaking-trump-reportedly-seeking-to-address-the-nation-on-tuesday-night-but-networks-reluctant/
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BREAKING: Trump Reportedly Looking For Primetime Spot to Address Nation -- But Networks Reluctant (Original Post) CatWoman Jan 2019 OP
Faux News is a lock. n/t cynatnite Jan 2019 #1
Is Fox a broadcast network? jberryhill Jan 2019 #51
Fox is also a broadcast network dbackjon Jan 2019 #62
HAHAHA D_Master81 Jan 2019 #2
If they give that to him, they should give the Democrats a response time. Jim__ Jan 2019 #3
Exactly what I was thinking exboyfil Jan 2019 #10
And/or needs a feed line (is that what it's called?) underneath to call BS on each lie he utters. fierywoman Jan 2019 #68
FOX will be on board. And since Trump only cares about his base... Shell_Seas Jan 2019 #4
Better not preempt Rachel for that drivel !! 3_Limes Jan 2019 #5
OMG I had not thought of this scenario, we just got her back. dewsgirl Jan 2019 #49
Also not a "broadcast network" jberryhill Jan 2019 #52
Oh hell no! Traildogbob Jan 2019 #67
Hey! You! Yeah you, dumbass! Shouldn't you be working on a SOTU speech? ret5hd Jan 2019 #6
Your question has the word "work" in it. That ain't gonna happen. nt Ferrets are Cool Jan 2019 #56
I almost wonder if this would be his "version" of a SOTU JDC Jan 2019 #69
no SOTU speech from trump Marthe48 Jan 2019 #75
Next the ass will declare Martial Law so he can get the foreign invasion under control. n/t RKP5637 Jan 2019 #7
This will be a flat-out attack on the Democratic party and free campaign time for him... Hong Kong Cavalier Jan 2019 #8
exactly -- so turn them off Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2019 #48
Just a rant about wall shutdown, or a national emergency declaration announcement? RockRaven Jan 2019 #9
Fox News will probably broadcast it, and then the others will re-broadcast portions as news. RKP5637 Jan 2019 #14
The MFer in chief is going to declare a "national emergency" workinclasszero Jan 2019 #11
None of this would surprise me with this crazy incompetent asshole. RKP5637 Jan 2019 #15
What else could it be? workinclasszero Jan 2019 #20
It's pathetic. He does what he wants, and the asshole stooge republicans just cave right in. n/t RKP5637 Jan 2019 #24
The very people that freaked about Obama being a dictator and was setting up concentration camps workinclasszero Jan 2019 #32
And indicative of how countries fail when "The Stupid" takes over. n/t RKP5637 Jan 2019 #35
YES: janx Jan 2019 #58
Really? bearsfootball516 Jan 2019 #17
He is going to do it! Impeach him now! Joe941 Jan 2019 #27
this is my thought, too janterry Jan 2019 #28
I could easily- EASILY- see Trump outlawing the Democratic Party for reasons of "national security." Still In Wisconsin Jan 2019 #40
Media loves 45... Basement Beat Jan 2019 #12
Yep, he well might abuse the presidential announcement system to send some stupid text. n/t RKP5637 Jan 2019 #16
Reluctant? SHRED Jan 2019 #13
they caved CatWoman Jan 2019 #22
Luckily I can watch the local NHL team play on another channel DeminPennswoods Jan 2019 #38
i NEVER watch that ignorant orange fuck when he's on tv CatWoman Jan 2019 #65
You said it. I hate him too. I hate his voice, face... CottonBear Jan 2019 #80
watch their bdamomma Jan 2019 #78
You just called us the enemy of the people a couple of hours ago pecosbob Jan 2019 #18
Why would a network broadcast him? 65% of the people dem4decades Jan 2019 #19
They may not turn it on, but if they're already watching TV, they'll stay until it's over. bearsfootball516 Jan 2019 #21
Not in my house. dem4decades Jan 2019 #81
Tune out, turn off, ignore. smirkymonkey Jan 2019 #23
exactly bdamomma Jan 2019 #79
I have always complained about networks being unwilling to give up time dsc Jan 2019 #25
Wonder if we should all complain to our local tv channels/stations to not broadcast this? nt SWBTATTReg Jan 2019 #26
Anyone who watches it is a fool. Squinch Jan 2019 #29
As far as I'm concerned, if aired, it would probably conflict with a 'Law and Order' rerun. Siwsan Jan 2019 #30
More than a political statement, it's about his ego. louis-t Jan 2019 #31
Tape delay it by 1/2 hour, then do split screen fact-checking...nt SidDithers Jan 2019 #33
Great idea! nt Rorey Jan 2019 #82
Great! That's trash night. I can go through my neighborhood to see if anyone threw out mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2019 #34
Excellent plan!!! RKP5637 Jan 2019 #36
People buy a new TV for the Super Bowl. I'm hoping that they'll do that for a big college game too. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2019 #42
Sometimes people throw out some really good things. I'm always amazed. n/t RKP5637 Jan 2019 #44
Why should they? C_U_L8R Jan 2019 #37
This is typically a no brainer Takket Jan 2019 #39
Why give him free airtime for a #MAGA infomercial? Still In Wisconsin Jan 2019 #41
And will the media be offering equal time to Democrats??? Takket Jan 2019 #43
And I hope that Pelosi and Schumer request equal network time MissB Jan 2019 #45
It will likely be a tRump promotional, fear mongering and advertising for a 2020 run. And, some RKP5637 Jan 2019 #46
turn the tv OFF, tell them why Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2019 #47
That Is When Declares Martial Law? TomCADem Jan 2019 #50
Just read the same thing (networks reluctant) ailsagirl Jan 2019 #53
Only if a "Fact Check" chyron runs below as he speaks... PeeJ52 Jan 2019 #54
Only if Democrats get equal on-air time to offset the poison. (nt) Paladin Jan 2019 #55
Be an excellant time for.... Smackdown2019 Jan 2019 #57
Make him wait for the State if the Union speech. BigmanPigman Jan 2019 #59
I am contacting the networks. edbermac Jan 2019 #60
How about a panel rebuttal with OAC, Avenatti, Warren, and Rachael??? Sancho Jan 2019 #61
Has Trump ever given a formal address to nation before? Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2019 #63
Twitter is not good enough for him? LiberalFighter Jan 2019 #64
Political statement it is. Record it and play part of it on the 10/11 pm News. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2019 #66
Nobody wants to hear the same old refrain, "no collusion"! But it would be great for the country... George II Jan 2019 #70
Networks should vigorously fact check immediately afterwards Martin Eden Jan 2019 #71
I have enough of his and Sarah Sanders lies saljr1 Jan 2019 #72
If my only choice was to see trump on my tv Marthe48 Jan 2019 #73
Won't be watching, but will not be surprised if, like Putin's party in Russia, Enoki33 Jan 2019 #74
More BS bdamomma Jan 2019 #76
I hope the television networks are not aiding and abetting democratisphere Jan 2019 #77
Perhaps a drinking game .... jb5150 Jan 2019 #83
Throw leaflets off the top of Trump Tower. lpbk2713 Jan 2019 #84
Must miss! Initech Jan 2019 #85
Say no. Adrahil Jan 2019 #86
Only if he is going to resign Buckeyeblue Jan 2019 #87
 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
51. Is Fox a broadcast network?
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 04:17 PM
Jan 2019

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.

D_Master81

(1,822 posts)
2. HAHAHA
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:32 PM
Jan 2019

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)
3. If they give that to him, they should give the Democrats a response time.
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:32 PM
Jan 2019

Someone needs to come on the air and call out Trump's lies.

Shell_Seas

(3,318 posts)
4. FOX will be on board. And since Trump only cares about his base...
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:32 PM
Jan 2019

his message will get to his chosen audience.

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
52. Also not a "broadcast network"
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 04:18 PM
Jan 2019

"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)
67. Oh hell no!
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 05:18 PM
Jan 2019

If he interrupts the National Championship game, he will be bitch slapped by Bama and South Carolina bubba's, all mostly MAGA's.

JDC

(10,081 posts)
69. I almost wonder if this would be his "version" of a SOTU
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 05:23 PM
Jan 2019

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.

Hong Kong Cavalier

(4,571 posts)
8. This will be a flat-out attack on the Democratic party and free campaign time for him...
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:39 PM
Jan 2019

...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)
48. exactly -- so turn them off
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 04:08 PM
Jan 2019

Tv execs give the liar a free megaphone just as they did to start this shitshow.

Cut off their air.

RockRaven

(14,782 posts)
9. Just a rant about wall shutdown, or a national emergency declaration announcement?
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:39 PM
Jan 2019

That would be something, if he could be dissuaded from trying the latter gambit just by lack of airtime.

RKP5637

(67,031 posts)
14. Fox News will probably broadcast it, and then the others will re-broadcast portions as news.
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:42 PM
Jan 2019

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)
11. The MFer in chief is going to declare a "national emergency"
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:40 PM
Jan 2019

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)
15. None of this would surprise me with this crazy incompetent asshole.
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:44 PM
Jan 2019

Some type of emergency announcement (possibly) is that the MF'er might be up too.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
20. What else could it be?
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:51 PM
Jan 2019

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!

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
32. The very people that freaked about Obama being a dictator and was setting up concentration camps
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 03:15 PM
Jan 2019

in unused Walmart's, are now doing it FOR REAL!

 

Still In Wisconsin

(4,450 posts)
40. I could easily- EASILY- see Trump outlawing the Democratic Party for reasons of "national security."
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 03:29 PM
Jan 2019

Again, as you said... couldn't happen here, right?

Wrong.

Basement Beat

(659 posts)
12. Media loves 45...
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:42 PM
Jan 2019

I have no doubt he'll receive his primetime spot. We'll also get a text message reminder directly from the prez.

CottonBear

(21,596 posts)
80. You said it. I hate him too. I hate his voice, face...
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 05:49 PM
Jan 2019

and everything about his evil, orange, psychopathic being.

pecosbob

(7,502 posts)
18. You just called us the enemy of the people a couple of hours ago
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:49 PM
Jan 2019

and now you want free air time?...feck off - the Media

dem4decades

(11,241 posts)
19. Why would a network broadcast him? 65% of the people
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:51 PM
Jan 2019

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.

dsc

(52,130 posts)
25. I have always complained about networks being unwilling to give up time
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 02:56 PM
Jan 2019

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.

Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
30. As far as I'm concerned, if aired, it would probably conflict with a 'Law and Order' rerun.
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 03:04 PM
Jan 2019

And, I do have my priorities.


louis-t

(23,199 posts)
31. More than a political statement, it's about his ego.
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 03:08 PM
Jan 2019

SOME networks are worried about being seen as propaganda outlets. Some aren't.

mahatmakanejeeves

(56,890 posts)
34. Great! That's trash night. I can go through my neighborhood to see if anyone threw out
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 03:19 PM
Jan 2019

a flat screen TV that he has replaced with a newer model.

C_U_L8R

(44,891 posts)
37. Why should they?
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 03:25 PM
Jan 2019

He hasn’t presented a single true fact supporting his stupid wall. Networks are smart not giving the troll a free megaphone.

Takket

(21,424 posts)
39. This is typically a no brainer
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 03:29 PM
Jan 2019

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)
41. Why give him free airtime for a #MAGA infomercial?
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 03:30 PM
Jan 2019

Let him broadcast his shit on the Home Shopping Network.

RKP5637

(67,031 posts)
46. It will likely be a tRump promotional, fear mongering and advertising for a 2020 run. And, some
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 03:35 PM
Jan 2019

democratic bashing. I'm amazed the networks are going forward with this. I find it disgusting.

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,033 posts)
47. turn the tv OFF, tell them why
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 04:01 PM
Jan 2019

Trump lies. He does not deserve a national megaphone for his lies.
The record is clear -- tv helped in this ongoing destruction of democracy.

ailsagirl

(22,837 posts)
53. Just read the same thing (networks reluctant)
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 04:20 PM
Jan 2019
Don't let him!!!!!!!!

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)
54. Only if a "Fact Check" chyron runs below as he speaks...
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 04:20 PM
Jan 2019

and Speaker Pelosi plays a drinking game for every time he lies... Now that would be great television...

Smackdown2019

(1,169 posts)
57. Be an excellant time for....
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 04:28 PM
Jan 2019

......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)
59. Make him wait for the State if the Union speech.
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 04:32 PM
Jan 2019

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.

George II

(67,782 posts)
70. Nobody wants to hear the same old refrain, "no collusion"! But it would be great for the country...
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 05:25 PM
Jan 2019

....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"!

saljr1

(273 posts)
72. I have enough of his and Sarah Sanders lies
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 05:30 PM
Jan 2019

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.

Enoki33

(1,584 posts)
74. Won't be watching, but will not be surprised if, like Putin's party in Russia,
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 05:32 PM
Jan 2019

he tries to begin the process of rewriting history to support his propaganda, disinformation and outright lies.

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)
77. I hope the television networks are not aiding and abetting
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 05:38 PM
Jan 2019

this pathological liar with his emergency declaration stunt!

jb5150

(1,177 posts)
83. Perhaps a drinking game ....
Mon Jan 7, 2019, 06:00 PM
Jan 2019

every time he tells a lie, you take a shot. No, maybe not .. you'd be shit-faced in 3 minutes.

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