‘Never Neverland’: Trump ridicules Ronna McDaniel after ouster from ‘Fake News’ NBC

Soon after NBC announced the dismissal of former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel, former US President Donald Trump mocked her, saying "she only lasted two days".

Published on: Mar 27, 2024, 15:28:34 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Soon after NBC announced the dismissal of former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel, former US President Donald Trump mocked her as she was shown the door less than a week after joining.

Donald Trump reacted to former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel's NBC ouster. (AP)

Her contract was terminated following an uproar on NBC, with many employees questioning the firm's decision to hire a Republican. The critics of McDaniel pointed out her role in Trump's attempt to nullify the 2020 election.

She resigned as chairman of the RNC earlier this year after facing pressure from Trump and his allies.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump on Tuesday wrote: “Wow! Ronna McDaniel got fired by Fake News NBC. She only lasted two days, and this after McDaniel went out of her way to say what they wanted to hear.”

Stressing that her ouster has left her in a “very strange place”, Trump targeted her saying, "It’s called NEVER NEVERLAND and it’s not a place you want to be.”

Trump has frequently assailed NBC News and even threatened to conduct a 'treason' inquiry if reelected to the White House.

On Truth Social, he described NBC's top executives as "weak," adding that they were "broken and embarrassed by low ratings." He concluded his post by emphasising the importance of restoring a " free and fair press."

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Did Ronna McDaniel react to her NBC ouster?

According to the media outlet, NBCUniversal News Group head Cesar Conde addressed the "legitimate concerns" of his company's employees. He stated that McDaniel's appointment "undermines the goal of being cohesive and aligned."

Conde further accepted full responsibility of her hiring and even apologised to the staff members "who felt we let them down".

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On Sunday, McDaniel appeared on NBC's flagship Meet the Press show and stated that Joe Biden had won the presidential election in 2020 "fair and square".

She, however, added that it was "fair to say" there were issues in the battleground states during the 2020 elections. She even endorsed Trump's election fraud lie, which ultimately led to Capitol riots.

McDaniel is yet to comment on her ouster.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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