Social Media Calls for NBC Boycott After Network Announces Town Hall With Donald Trump
10/15/2020 03:13 am EDT
Rewarding?
Many specifically took issue with the fact that NBC News is holding a town hall with the president because of his apparent recklessness regarding his own COVID-19 diagnosis and the health crisis as a whole. Trump has frequently downplayed the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic, even though over 200,000 Americans have died as a result of the illness so far.
Preparations
Not only are Americans incensed over the fact that they're holding this town hall with Trump at all, but they're not pleased that the event coincides with Biden's. As a result, viewers will be forced to choose which candidate's town hall event to watch on Thursday night.
Turning To ABC
As previously mentioned, Trump's town hall will come on the same day as Biden's. The former vice president's town hall will take place in Philadelphia and will be moderated by ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos. It will involve the Good Morning America anchor moderating a conversation between Biden and Pennsylvania voters.
Not Pleased
Clearly, there were many who were not thrilled to hear that NBC News is holding a town hall with Trump. As this user noted, there is a bevy of reasons why Americans are taking issue with this news.
Shameful
Many users would have understood if this event was held on another night. But, because it is being held on the same night as Biden's, which was announced a few days beforehand, it's raising more than a few eyebrows.
Harsh Words
Twitter users did not hold back their feelings on NBC News' latest move. They even noted that they'll be tuning in to ABC News, and Biden's town hall, instead.
Won't Be Watching
Numerous users have already weighed in to share whether they'll be watching NBC News' town hall with Trump. Based on the array of responses calling for a boycott of the network, it seems as though there will be many who turn in to watch ABC News on Thursday night in order to watch Biden.
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