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61. Devastating humiliation served to Trump as TV networks snub speech -- for these shows
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:19 PM
10 hrs ago

This snub makes me happy. I was happy to CNN is also snubbing this joke of a speech.
There will be nothing new in this speech. This speech is an attempt for trump to try to steal the midterms using old documents that do not prove his lies.

President Donald Trump was served a heaping helping of humiliation ahead of his primetime address Thursday night, with several major broadcast networks snubbing the planned remarks in favor of a nature documentary and game show.

Raw Story (@rawstory.com) 2026-07-16T21:50:38Z

https://www.rawstory.com/donald-trump-prime-time-address-2677234983/

President Donald Trump was served a heaping helping of humiliation ahead of his primetime address Thursday night, with several major broadcast networks snubbing the planned remarks in favor of a nature documentary and game show.

"NBC and ABC will not carry Trump on their respective networks but will carry on their digital feeds, NBC News Now and ABC News Live. Expect CBS to do the same," Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Flint reported on X, hours before the speech was to begin at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.

It wasn't immediately known if CNN would also snub the address, Flint explained.....

NBC News, according to TV Insider, is scheduled to feature its series "The Americas," a nature documentary narrated by legendary actor Tom Hanks. This week's episode was set to focus on the Gulf Coast and its swamps and wetlands that are home to black bears and alligators.

The network said it planned to broadcast a special report following the address, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

ABC plans to air the Elizabeth Banks-hosted game show "Press Your Luck" during that hour, TV Insider reported.

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Not even CBS? wnylib Yesterday #1
Maybe afraid of lawsuits. nt Blasphemer Yesterday #2
Who would sue them for airing the speech? wnylib Yesterday #4
Not for airing it but for airing known lies he tells about people like Biden etc. Blasphemer Yesterday #12
They report those lies all the time. onenote 22 hrs ago #31
The 2020 election denials resulted in lost lawsuits, though. yardwork 20 hrs ago #42
Dominion Voting Systems sued Fox News for defamation and received a $787.5 million settlement. sop 13 hrs ago #52
They dont wish to forgo advertising IbogaProject Yesterday #5
You expect them to preempt a Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage repeat for the President of the United States? eShirl Yesterday #28
LOL!! Great show! Ishoutandscream2 20 hrs ago #43
Anyone with a heartbeat not working a monetized account verify this? flvegan Yesterday #3
I was NOT going to watch this "speach" LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #6
Bwahahahahahaha sheshe2 Yesterday #7
And that's okay to happy pee a lil Niagara 21 hrs ago #36
Looking forward to this being confirmed Tasmanian Devil Yesterday #8
I agree with you Pototan Yesterday #10
Not showing up on any station's schedules for Thursday. Mme. Defarge Yesterday #17
yup Skittles Yesterday #20
every minute of everyday. Conjuay 21 hrs ago #33
RIGHT?!?! Skittles 15 hrs ago #48
TV Networks Humiliate Trump Over His Address to the Nation LetMyPeopleVote 17 hrs ago #47
Not even Fox? calimary Yesterday #9
We'll see. Courage is in short supply in the USA lately. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #11
Admirable move Roy Rolling Yesterday #13
PBS is going to carry the speech, I will not watch or listen to it I can't stand that voice or the lies. Lies that the ShazamIam Yesterday #14
the chicagoland pbs channel (on the xfinity channel line up) will be airing inspector george gently followed by orleans Yesterday #27
If true, this will be a much-needed ray of hope Grim Chieftain Yesterday #15
Wouldn't make any difference to me Dave Id Yesterday #16
usually one or two DUers "takes one for the team" Skittles Yesterday #21
Way to confirm a rumor ThreeNoSeep Yesterday #18
It will probably be on MSNOW oberle Yesterday #19
I hope this is for real! ShazzieB Yesterday #22
I was FULLY expecting the MSM to go full 1984 for this shit tomorrow. For once, I'm actually surprised. Karasu Yesterday #23
I will bet most networks will air it because tRump is good for profits yaesu Yesterday #24
They knew it would be a ratings bomb, financially. BigmanPigman Yesterday #25
I hope this is true. If it is then there may just be hope for this country yet. GoodRaisin Yesterday #26
Believe at least those channels will air the speech. But that doesn't mean anyone allegorical oracle 19 hrs ago #44
Real time fact checking? exboyfil Yesterday #29
The only reports I've seen from actual news platforms are behind paywalls blogslug 23 hrs ago #30
COMPLETE FABRICATIONS. THE TV GUIDE IS NOT RELIABLE..... ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #32
This appears to be disinformation Kaleva 21 hrs ago #34
That's crap. The networks WILL air his speech. WinningAgain 21 hrs ago #35
I hope Mysterian 8 hrs ago #65
The FCC will see about that purr-rat beauty 21 hrs ago #37
If a T***p blathers in the forest and no network is around to carry it... Alice B. 21 hrs ago #38
Still 10 hours left to cave like you know they want to Blue Owl 20 hrs ago #39
Um...that proves nothing... druidity33 20 hrs ago #40
Is it that hard for people to proofread before posting? valleyrogue 20 hrs ago #41
Hey: PCIntern 19 hrs ago #45
TV networks won't confirm Trump speech will air as calls mount not to broadcast a 'madman' LetMyPeopleVote 18 hrs ago #46
Wonderful!! We're sick of djt's BS and have heard enough of it to last several lifetimes. SWBTATTReg 14 hrs ago #49
It's a trick! Dr. T 14 hrs ago #50
... Wednesdays 10 hrs ago #62
US networks face dilemma over whether to air Trump's election security speech LetMyPeopleVote 14 hrs ago #51
Let me know when Elvis gets here. When they aren't intimidated into showing Orangzilla I'll believe it. Ford_Prefect 13 hrs ago #53
This message was self-deleted by its author LetMyPeopleVote 13 hrs ago #54
JUST IN: NBC and ABC Will Not Air Trump's Primetime Address Live LetMyPeopleVote 13 hrs ago #55
I smell another frivolous lawsuit brewing NoNameGranny 13 hrs ago #56
Right, because they know what he's up to. ancianita 12 hrs ago #57
Amazing! Glad to hear this! Good job US news media! FakeNoose 11 hrs ago #58
Boy this will really piss him off Botany 10 hrs ago #59
Surprised to hear that MW67 10 hrs ago #60
Devastating humiliation served to Trump as TV networks snub speech -- for these shows LetMyPeopleVote 10 hrs ago #61
They know no one is going to watch it. Joinfortmill 9 hrs ago #63
Just a quick run through of the usual suspects -- Grammy23 9 hrs ago #64
I will broadcast it, warmfeet 8 hrs ago #66
When the Speech was being aired MissouriDem47 8 hrs ago #67
trump is upset at NBC and ABC LetMyPeopleVote 8 hrs ago #68
I think they would have to offer equal time. JohnnyRingo 6 hrs ago #69
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