Did anyone expect her to last for much longer?
Greta Van Susteren criticized MSNBC for retaining certain commentators after her termination, blaming the network’s CEO Brian Roberts and suggesting the media outlet prioritizes profit over journalistic integrity. Van Susteren, a Newsmax TV anchor, expressed her discontent on social media, reflecting on her brief tenure at MSNBC and highlighting what she views as the decline of journalism.
Greta Van Susteren slams Comcast CEO over ‘what he created’ at MSNBC, denotes why ‘journalism is dying’ https://t.co/nIxNgtIJOC via @americanwire_
— Sharon DiPiazza (@sissyd) July 22, 2024
She pointed out the ongoing employment of MSNBC personalities like Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, and Alex Wagner, despite their perceived extreme reactions to recent political events, including Trump’s resurgence and Biden’s debate performance. Van Susteren argued that her firing was due to her commitment to fair journalism, something she claims the network undervalues.
She recounted a conversation where MSNBC management allegedly told her she was fired for not “playing ball,” a sentiment she documented at the time. Van Susteren has previously joined other former media figures in demanding accountability from NBC Universal for alleged misconduct and advocating for an independent investigation into such issues.
Yes, @MNBC fired me…because they thought I was fair and ‘did not play ball) (then President Andy Lack weeks later told me oddly “you are a world class journalist”- instead these 3 women remain there. There is a reason journalism is dying. pic.twitter.com/TWnyP7SxJM
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) July 20, 2024
The reaction to her statements on social media was supportive, with some users suggesting her firing was a testament to her integrity.
Key points:
- Greta Van Susteren criticized MSNBC and its CEO Brian Roberts for prioritizing profit over journalistic integrity.
- Van Susteren highlighted her own firing from MSNBC and the retention of controversial personalities like Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, and Alex Wagner.
- She claimed her termination was due to her commitment to fair journalism and refusal to conform to network demands.
- Van Susteren has previously called for accountability from NBC Universal regarding allegations of misconduct.
- Social media reactions were supportive of Van Susteren’s stance, with some users viewing her firing as a compliment to her integrity.
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