Jones, who made history in 2021 as the first black woman to lead a major national media outlet, is said to be considering this move amidst a significant drop in the network's ratings.
According to The Post Millennial, Jones' potential departure could coincide with Trump's swearing-in ceremony on January 20. This information was shared by Oliver Darcy in his Status newsletter, citing anonymous sources. Darcy, however, was careful to note that Jones is still weighing her options and has not made a final decision. A spokesperson for Jones reportedly denied the story after it was published.
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Brian Stelter, another media figure, confirmed the report, also relying on unnamed sources. A media executive humorously commented on the situation, saying, "It’s amazing how people want to spend more time with their families or look for new challenges when the ratings crash." He added, "Of course she’s making the decision. They’re all leaving on their own, Norah O’Donnell, Chris Wallace."
Both O’Donnell and Wallace were reportedly facing substantial salary cuts at the network. However, an MSNBC source refuted the notion that Jones was being pushed out by the network's financial executives. The source stated, "Anyone who believes that Rashida’s potential decision to leave is influenced by anyone other than herself clearly underestimates the respect she has inside 30 Rock."
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Adding to the network's woes, MSNBC hosts and contributors are reportedly incensed over fellow hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski's visit to Trump at his Mar-a-Lago compound. Rachel Maddow, one of the network's hosts, is among those who have expressed displeasure with the visit.
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The Morning Joe hosts publicly announced their visit to Trump’s Florida resort to "restart communications," a move that surprised both supporters and critics of the show and has reportedly contributed to a further decline in ratings.
MSNBC has been grappling with a significant ratings slump since Trump's victory in the presidential election on November 5. Nielsen data cited by The Post Millennial indicates that since Election Day, MSNBC's average daytime viewership has dropped by 47 percent to 497,000 viewers. This dramatic decrease underscores the challenges facing the network and its leadership, as they navigate the shifting political landscape.
