After Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 election, MSNBC experienced a significant drop in their prime-time audience. The network went from an average of 1.1 million viewers down to just 736,000 - a 54% decline. This prompted MSNBC to hold a team meeting to figure out why their viewership had plummeted.
Rather than critically examining their own coverage and candidate selection, MSNBC's response was to point fingers at minority voters. Pundits on the network suggested that misogyny from Hispanic and Black men, as well as racial issues with Hispanic voters, were to blame for Hillary Clinton's loss. This absurd claim ignored the fact that these same demographics had supported Clinton in 2016.
Defending Biden's Cognitive Abilities
When President Biden began mixing up world leaders' names and displaying signs of cognitive decline, MSNBC rushed to defend him. Hosts like Joe Scarborough claimed Biden was "the best Biden ever" intellectually, despite clear evidence to the contrary. Meanwhile, the network had no issue attacking Trump's mental faculties when he was in office.
MSNBC's coverage has been plagued by blatant bias and scripted narratives. Hosts like Joy Reid have made outrageous claims, such as accusing JD Vance of wanting more "white children" and declaring that Kamala Harris ran a "flawlessly" campaign (despite her disastrous performance).
Ignoring Inconvenient Truths
The network has also been caught ignoring inconvenient facts, such as the evidence of migrants seizing apartment complexes, in favor of pushing their preferred storylines. This lack of objectivity has severely damaged MSNBC's credibility.
With declining viewership, questionable journalistic practices, and a clear partisan agenda, MSNBC's future remains uncertain. As the network struggles to regain relevance, it must confront its own biases and shortcomings if it hopes to regain the trust of the American people.
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MSNBC's Struggles After Trump's Victory
The Aftermath of Trump's Win
After Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 election, MSNBC experienced a significant drop in their prime-time audience. The network went from an average of 1.1 million viewers down to just 736,000 - a 54% decline. This prompted MSNBC to hold a team meeting to figure out why their viewership had plummeted.
Blaming Minorities for the Loss
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Rather than critically examining their own coverage and candidate selection, MSNBC's response was to point fingers at minority voters. Pundits on the network suggested that misogyny from Hispanic and Black men, as well as racial issues with Hispanic voters, were to blame for Hillary Clinton's loss. This absurd claim ignored the fact that these same demographics had supported Clinton in 2016.
Defending Biden's Cognitive Abilities
When President Biden began mixing up world leaders' names and displaying signs of cognitive decline, MSNBC rushed to defend him. Hosts like Joe Scarborough claimed Biden was "the best Biden ever" intellectually, despite clear evidence to the contrary. Meanwhile, the network had no issue attacking Trump's mental faculties when he was in office.
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Biased and Scripted Coverage
MSNBC's coverage has been plagued by blatant bias and scripted narratives. Hosts like Joy Reid have made outrageous claims, such as accusing JD Vance of wanting more "white children" and declaring that Kamala Harris ran a "flawlessly" campaign (despite her disastrous performance).
Ignoring Inconvenient Truths
The network has also been caught ignoring inconvenient facts, such as the evidence of migrants seizing apartment complexes, in favor of pushing their preferred storylines. This lack of objectivity has severely damaged MSNBC's credibility.
The Network's Uncertain Future
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With declining viewership, questionable journalistic practices, and a clear partisan agenda, MSNBC's future remains uncertain. As the network struggles to regain relevance, it must confront its own biases and shortcomings if it hopes to regain the trust of the American people.