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BumRushDaShow

(145,194 posts) Mon Nov 4, 2024, 09:40 AM Nov 4

NBC airs video message from Trump in apparent bid to provide equal time after Harris SNL appearance [View all]

Source: The Hill

11/03/24 10:46 PM ET

NBC News aired a short video message from former President Trump on Sunday evening in an effort to provide the leading presidential candidates with equal air time after Vice President Harris made an appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL).

The network was broadcasting a NASCAR playoff race but toward the end of its broadcast, Trump looked into the camera and addressed the crowd in a recorded message.

The Hill has reached out to NBC News for more information, but the Hollywood Reporter noted that Trump said a Harris presidency would cause a “depression” and he encouraged people to vote.

A source familiar with the matter told the outlet that the appearance was related to providing Trump with equal time. The outlet noted that it was not clear if the Trump campaign requested the slot or if it was provided by NBC.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/media/4969297-nbc-airs-video-message-trump-harris-snl/

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NBC airs video message from Trump in apparent bid to provide equal time after Harris SNL appearance [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 4 OP

He probably has the majority of the NASCAR audience voting for him anyway. Dennis Donovan Nov 4 #1

Just now watching this. On topic. luvallpeeps Nov 4 #2

The SNL Sketch went viral the trump 2 minutes people might fast forward or go to pee. I don't think it will be as mucifer Nov 4 #3

Trump hosted SNL as a candidate in 2015 Envirogal Nov 4 #4

It was a consideration then. But it was only primary season. See linked article from 2015. onenote Nov 4 #10

They and the rest of the media have been gifting trump free air time for eight years PSPS Nov 4 #5

B-b-b-but he says they are "not funny anymore' and a terrible show. louis-t Nov 4 #6

He is entitled to the same amount of time. Not necessarily time on the same show. onenote Nov 4 #9

He would use it whining about how bad he's being treated. louis-t Nov 4 #11

Do you have a problem with his wasting the time he is entitled to? onenote Nov 4 #12

Does Kamala Harris get "equal time" on Fox News? FakeNoose Nov 4 #13

The equal time rule does not apply to news programming or interviews. And it doesn't apply to cable channels. onenote Nov 4 #14

Thanks! SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 5 #19

NBC is in the bag for pedo Trump Farmer-Rick Nov 4 #7

NBC is complying with a federal law. onenote Nov 4 #8

James Austin Johnson should count toward air time. twodogsbarking Nov 4 #15

The Fairness Doctrine is back? 4catsmom Nov 4 #16

The equal time rule is entirely separate from the fairness doctrine and hasn't been repealed. See post #14. onenote Nov 4 #18

Whiner whines and whines tazcat Nov 4 #17