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Trump Slams MSNBC's Rebranding as "Fake News Failure"

8/23/2025

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President Trump criticized MSNBC's rebranding to "MS NOW," linking it to low ratings and a "fake news" reputation.
He called Comcast's leadership ineffective and labeled MSNBC a "failure."
MSNBC staff had mixed reactions, with some seeing the change as an opportunity for independence from NBC.
The network intends to uphold its progressive stance despite the rebranding.

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President Trump criticized MSNBC's rebranding to "MS NOW," linking it to low ratings and a "fake news" reputation.
He called Comcast's leadership ineffective and labeled MSNBC a "failure."
MSNBC staff had mixed reactions, with some seeing the change as an opportunity for independence from NBC.
The network intends to uphold its progressive stance despite the rebranding.