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MSNBC Ratings Plummet Over 50%; Comcast May Sell Network as CNN Lays Off Top Anchors

Nov 12, 2024, 05:35 PM

MSNBC and CNN are experiencing significant declines in viewership following Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. MSNBC's ratings have plummeted over 50% in primetime, with shows like "Morning Joe" down nearly 40% and "The ReidOut" with Joy Reid down over 54.6%. The network averaged only 596,000 total daily viewers, compared to Fox News' 2.6 million viewers. As a result, Comcast, led by President Mike Cavanagh, is reportedly considering selling MSNBC, and there is speculation that Elon Musk could be a potential buyer. Meanwhile, CNN's viewership has also declined to 419,000 average daily viewers, and the network is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees, including top anchors Jake Tapper and Wolf Blitzer. Chris Wallace is reportedly leaving CNN after his contract expires. Both networks are seeing their audiences shift towards Fox News, which has maintained strong viewership numbers.