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NBC News Dismisses Ronna McDaniel as Contributor Amid Revolt

Criticism grew to a fever pitch Monday as a parade of MSNBC anchors blasted the decision on-air

McDaniel’s contract was approximately $300,000 a year, however, she is no longer represented by CAA, the agency that helped brokered the deal, and is interviewing attorneys to engage in a possible legal fight with the network, according to an insider with knowledge of the situation. Todd slammed the network for putting “Meet the Press” anchor Kristen Welker in a difficult position for hiring McDaniel just days prior to an independently scheduled interview intended to hold her to account. While this was a collective recommendation by some members of our leadership team, I approved it and take full responsibility for it.Our initial decision was made because of our deep commitment to presenting our audiences with a widely diverse set of viewpoints and experiences, particularly during these consequential times.

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