As a long-time media insider and former writer and producer for hit shows like “The West Wing,” I have seen my fair share of ratings numbers and know a thing or two about what draws in audiences. Last night’s Republican National Convention, where Donald Trump made his first public appearance since the attempted assassination attempt, was a major disappointment in terms of viewership.
As a movie lover and an observer of politics, I couldn’t help but notice MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell’s criticism of the opening night of the Republican National Convention. During this event, former President Donald Trump graced the stage for the first time since his unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the democratic process.
During an MSNBC discussion featuring Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace, and Joy Reid, O’Donnell remarked that the convention Trump attended had poor viewership ratings.
“In my opinion, there were probably two reasons for his visit. The first being the attack, but even if that hadn’t happened, he might have gone to boost his television ratings which were lower than those of his 2016 convention.”
Approximately 18.1 million people tuned in to watch the Republican National Convention’s first telecasts on Monday, as reported by Nielsen, spread across twelve cable news and broadcast channels. In contrast, around 23 million viewers tuned in for the RNC back in 2016, using a total of seven networks.
On Fox News, roughly 6.9 million viewers tuned in to the 2024 convention.
Based on my personal observation and analysis of political trends, I believe O’Donnell’s statement suggests that despite having six million fervent supporters, less than ten percent of them chose to tune in to a recent event. As someone who follows politics closely and has witnessed numerous rallies and campaigns, this statistic is not surprising. Many Trump supporters are deeply devoted to their candidate and his message, but they may not feel the need to attend every event or watch every speech. However, their commitment to Trump remains strong, and they continue to be a significant force in American politics.
“That’s really not that much of a bump for Fox,” Maddow replied.
“During my time as a writer and producer for ‘The West Wing,’ I’ve been part of episodes that attracted larger audiences,” O’Donnell remarked with amusement. “Regularly, we’d draw in around 20 million viewers every Wednesday at 9 pm.”
Trump is known for being preoccupied with ratings, an interest that grew during his time as the host of “The Apprentice,” a NBC show that aired from 2004 to 2015.
O’Donnell and Trump have been at odds with each other for quite some time. In the year 2019, during a broadcast on MSNBC, O’Donnell shared information suggesting that Russian businessmen had guaranteed loans given to Trump by Deutsche Bank. In response, Trump’s legal team asked NBC to retract, amend, and issue an apology for the allegation, labeling it as “unfounded” and “damaging.”
As a seasoned news analyst with years of experience under my belt, I believe that Trump’s response to O’Donnell’s apology and retraction was a typical display of his defensive and combative behavior. It’s no secret that Trump has a long history of lashing out at critics and perceived enemies, often in the most public and provocative ways possible. In this instance, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to attack O’Donnell personally, dredging up old controversies and allegations to undermine his credibility and character.
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2024-07-17 06:17