NBC to Donald Trump: You're fired

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NBC to Donald Trump: You're fired
By DAVID BAUDER

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC said Monday that it is ending its business relationship with mogul and GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump because of comments he made about Mexican immigrants during the announcement of his campaign.

The network said it would no longer air the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants, which had been a joint venture between the company and Trump. Miss USA has aired on NBC since 2003, and this year's edition was set for July 12.

"At NBC, respect and dignity for all people are cornerstones of our values," NBC said in a statement.

Trump's reply: a "weak" NBC should prepare to meet him in court.

NBC's action comes less than a week after Univision similarly decided to ditch Trump and the pageants. Trump has also been a fixture on NBC as host of "The Apprentice" and its celebrity offshoot, and an agreement that he would no longer be on the show predated the current controversy. The network said Monday that it and producer Mark Burnett are exploring ways to continue "Celebrity Apprentice" sans Trump.

Trump said he anticipated losing the business relationship and that he's not apologizing for his statements because they "were correct."

"Whatever they want to do is OK with me," Trump told reporters in Chicago after a campaign speech before the City Club of Chicago, which is comprised of civic and community leaders.

But in a statement issued by his company in New York, Trump said "NBC is weak, and like everybody else is trying to be politically correct. That is why our country is in serious trouble."

He said he'd consider suing, as he plans to do with Univision. He also took a shot at NBC's decision to demote, but not fire, news anchor Brian Williams for telling false stories about some of the reporting he was involved in.

"They will stand behind lying Brian Williams, but won't stand behind people that tell it like it is, as unpleasant as that may be," he said.

During his presidential kickoff speech, Trump said Mexican immigrants are "bringing drugs, they're bringing crime, they're rapists and some, I assume, are good people." He called for building a wall along the southern border of the United States. Trump later said that his remarks were directed at U.S. policymakers, not the Mexican government or its people.

The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, a group of 39 Latino advocacy organizations, had called on NBC to get out of business with Trump. Similarly, a petition urging the same thing on the Change.org website had gathered more than 218,000 signatures.

In a sense, NBC's hand was forced by Univision's decision. NBC's parent company, NBC Universal, owns Telemundo, the chief competitor to Univision among Spanish-language networks in the United States. Telemundo lost the contract to air Miss USA and Miss Universe to Univision.

"If they need and value the Latino community, they needed to show they knew the depth of the insult that came from Trump," said Felix Sanchez, organizer for the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda.

Dozens of protesters — from immigrant and Latino rights groups — waited outside of a downtown Chicago restaurant where Trump spoke. Their chats included "No more hate!"

Maritza Vaca, with the Chicago-based Accion Hispano, said immigrants have rights and was upset by Trump's comments. "It is racism," she said. "For him to be running for president is ridiculous."

NBC said it is still determining what it will air in place of the pageant next month. Miss USA drew 5.6 million viewers when it aired in June 2014, a full million more than the year before. That would have been a very good rating if it had been repeated, although television viewership in early July is usually lower than at any time of the year.
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Associated Press Writer Sophia Tareen in Chicago and Television Writer Frazier Moore in New York contributed to this report.


-- (c) Associated Press 2015-06-30

[noikrit]

The Trump Fired !! ....

[ezzra]

There's another Bozo the clown who want to be president just so he can put it on his resume, just because he has lot of money doesn't mean you're a presidential material, I wouldn't let him run a 7/11 with the way he talks and carry himself with the ' Muck you, I can do and say what I want, I'm a billionaire........

[Usernames]

This is going to increase Trump's popularity. And the more the issue of immigration comes up, the worse it gets for Jeb Bush, who identified himself as "hispanic" on his voter registration. NBC just became Trump's best campaign advertisement.

[MaxYakov]

"NBC said it is still determining what it will air in place of the pageant next month."

I guess A Day Without a Mexican (2004) is out of the question.

[NeverSure]

Like him or not, I don't recall anyone who was better than Trump at promoting himself. There have been a lot of guys who could promote their business and products, but Trump reaches outside of business and makes himself a type of public celebrity.

We'll see.

[alfalfa19]

He has succeeded in making GWB look semi intelligent by comparison.

[Anthony5]

This is going to increase Trump's popularity. And the more the issue of immigration comes up, the worse it gets for Jeb Bush, who identified himself as "hispanic" on his voter registration. NBC just became Trump's best campaign advertisement.

Being increasing news worthy doesn't mean the same as increasing popularity.

[sdanielmcev]

Don't know who said it, but: " There's no such thing as bad publicity."

[Usernames]

This is going to increase Trump's popularity. And the more the issue of immigration comes up, the worse it gets for Jeb Bush, who identified himself as "hispanic" on his voter registration. NBC just became Trump's best campaign advertisement.

Being increasing news worthy doesn't mean the same as increasing popularity.

Then you don't realize just how popular Trump's views on immigration and trade are. And just how unpopular Bush's are. These issues have propelled Trump into nearly overtaking Bush, despite the latter's family name and support among insiders. http://edition.cnn.com/2015/06/25/politics/republicans-new-hampshire-poll/

[Anthony5]

This is going to increase Trump's popularity. And the more the issue of immigration comes up, the worse it gets for Jeb Bush, who identified himself as "hispanic" on his voter registration. NBC just became Trump's best campaign advertisement.

Being increasing news worthy doesn't mean the same as increasing popularity.

Then you don't realize just how popular Trump's views on immigration and trade are. And just how unpopular Bush's are. These issues have propelled Trump into nearly overtaking Bush, despite the latter's family name and support among insiders. http://edition.cnn.com/2015/06/25/politics/republicans-new-hampshire-poll/

Yeah right, from your own link.

And Trump tops the list when New Hampshire GOP voters are asked which of the possible candidates they would not support under any circumstance, 23% have ruled him out entirely.

[Loptr]

The GOP fear The Donald for one main reason, he has the war chest to run a campaign without relying on big-money donations from big business, foreign interests and wall street... He can spend as much or more than any other candidate without a dime in donations... Despite the views posted above his message does resonate with the average American that has seen their quality of life diminish under both mainstream parties... Anyone remember Ross Perot? Same, same, no different than The Donald... If Trump continues without getting laughed out of the race, he could split the GOP vote and hand the 2016 election to the Dems... It's obvious big-money opponents are already running a smear campaign against him, after all, he is such an easy target...

[samran]

This is going to increase Trump's popularity. And the more the issue of immigration comes up, the worse it gets for Jeb Bush, who identified himself as "hispanic" on his voter registration. NBC just became Trump's best campaign advertisement.

Yep, he's got the Klan vote stitched up.

He's also made himself unelectable in Florida and California.

[Usernames]

This is going to increase Trump's popularity. And the more the issue of immigration comes up, the worse it gets for Jeb Bush, who identified himself as "hispanic" on his voter registration. NBC just became Trump's best campaign advertisement.

Yep, he's got the Klan vote stitched up.

He's also made himself unelectable in Florida and California.

Cubans in Florida could care less about Mexicans in California.

[Usernames]

The GOP fear The Donald for one main reason, he has the war chest to run a campaign without relying on big-money donations from big business, foreign interests and wall street... He can spend as much or more than any other candidate without a dime in donations... Despite the views posted above his message does resonate with the average American that has seen their quality of life diminish under both mainstream parties... Anyone remember Ross Perot? Same, same, no different than The Donald... If Trump continues without getting laughed out of the race, he could split the GOP vote and hand the 2016 election to the Dems... It's obvious big-money opponents are already running a smear campaign against him, after all, he is such an easy target...

There is a lot of outright fear in the media--watch CNN--and here on this forum. Trump is the one figure who breaks the mold. His issues are popular with American voters, and nobody is willing to challenge on the facts of the matter. All they can do sneer and act sanctimonious. Sure signs of fear.

[Credo]

His remarks were particularly nasty toward Mexico, Mexicans and unnecessarily vitriolic. He went way, way, way beyond a commentary on immigration or illegal immigration.

He is a scary person.

[Songhua]

Doesn't really matter. He spends most of his time on Fox now anyway.

[Berkshire]

This is going to increase Trump's popularity. And the more the issue of immigration comes up, the worse it gets for Jeb Bush, who identified himself as "hispanic" on his voter registration. NBC just became Trump's best campaign advertisement.

Yep, he's got the Klan vote stitched up.

He's also made himself unelectable in Florida and California.

Cubans in Florida could care less about Mexicans in California.

Boy, you really are clueless when it comes to race relations or racial identification in America. When Mexicans are attacked in this way, all Hispanics are offended. Because in many ways, it is an attack against all Hispanics, legal or not. Trump is a joke, everyone knows this. Well, maybe except you.

[quandow]

The GOP fear The Donald for one main reason, he has the war chest to run a campaign without relying on big-money donations from big business, foreign interests and wall street... He can spend as much or more than any other candidate without a dime in donations... Despite the views posted above his message does resonate with the average American that has seen their quality of life diminish under both mainstream parties... Anyone remember Ross Perot? Same, same, no different than The Donald... If Trump continues without getting laughed out of the race, he could split the GOP vote and hand the 2016 election to the Dems... It's obvious big-money opponents are already running a smear campaign against him, after all, he is such an easy target...

And THIS crazy sombitch is currently #2 in GOP polls! What the HELL are Republicans THINKING?!?!?

Edited June 30, 2015 by quandow

[h90]

His remarks were particularly nasty toward Mexico, Mexicans and unnecessarily vitriolic. He went way, way, way beyond a commentary on immigration or illegal immigration.

He is a scary person.

But in compare what the Bush clan or Obama did it is just nothing.....

[Ulysses G.]

And THIS crazy sombitch is currently #2 in GOP polls! What the HELL are Republicans THINKING?!?!?

It is very early and something like 20 people are running that most voters know nothing about. He has name recognition, but that won't get him the nomination.

[Berkshire]

This is going to increase Trump's popularity. And the more the issue of immigration comes up, the worse it gets for Jeb Bush, who identified himself as "hispanic" on his voter registration. NBC just became Trump's best campaign advertisement.

Yep, he's got the Klan vote stitched up.

He's also made himself unelectable in Florida and California.

Cubans in Florida could care less about Mexicans in California.

Boy, you really are clueless when it comes to race relations or racial identification in America. When Mexicans are attacked in this way, all Hispanics are offended. Because in many ways, it is an attack against all Hispanics, legal or not. Trump is a joke, everyone knows this. Well, maybe except you.

And to further support my point....

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/opinion/2015/06/29/rick-sanchez-donald-trump-has-single-handedly-united-latinos-from-coast-to/

[Usernames]

This is going to increase Trump's popularity. And the more the issue of immigration comes up, the worse it gets for Jeb Bush, who identified himself as "hispanic" on his voter registration. NBC just became Trump's best campaign advertisement.

Yep, he's got the Klan vote stitched up.

He's also made himself unelectable in Florida and California.

Cubans in Florida could care less about Mexicans in California.

Boy, you really are clueless when it comes to race relations or racial identification in America. When Mexicans are attacked in this way, all Hispanics are offended. Because in many ways, it is an attack against all Hispanics, legal or not. Trump is a joke, everyone knows this. Well, maybe except you.

You clearly aren't an American. Anybody who has spent anytime there knows that "hispanic" is an artificial term held in disregard by many from south and central America. Hence, the emphasis on "Latino." And, yes, the different nationalities do not like each other. Often, they actively hate each other and bring national hatreds and rivalries into the US. Cubans and Mexicans do not like each other. They don't even speak the same type Spanish. And Mexicans can't stand central Americans, whom they hold as inferior. And I will not even begin to get into the racial hierarchies that exist within countries like Mexico, where whites of Spanish descent occupy the top and darker Mexicans inhabit the bottom, ending with the Indians, who a lot of Mexicans simply despise. Turn on Mexican television and just about any program will show you the racial reality of Mexico. To believe that there is some sort of "hispanic race" is laughable.

Edited June 30, 2015 by Usernames

[sdanielmcev]

This is going to increase Trump's popularity. And the more the issue of immigration comes up, the worse it gets for Jeb Bush, who identified himself as "hispanic" on his voter registration. NBC just became Trump's best campaign advertisement.

Yep, he's got the Klan vote stitched up.

He's also made himself unelectable in Florida and California.

Cubans in Florida could care less about Mexicans in California.

Boy, you really are clueless when it comes to race relations or racial identification in America. When Mexicans are attacked in this way, all Hispanics are offended. Because in many ways, it is an attack against all Hispanics, legal or not. Trump is a joke, everyone knows this. Well, maybe except you.

You clearly aren't an American. Anybody who has spent anytime there knows that "hispanic" is an artificial term held in disregard by many from south and central America. Hence, the emphasis on "Latino." And, yes, the different nationalities do not like each other. Often, they actively hate each other and bring national hatreds and rivalries into the US. Cubans and Mexicans do not like each other. They don't even speak the same type Spanish. And Mexicans can't stand central Americans, whom they hold as inferior. And I will not even begin to get into the racial hierarchies that exist within countries like Mexico, where whites of Spanish descent occupy the top and darker Mexicans inhabit the bottom, ending with the Indians, who a lot of Mexicans simply despise. Turn on Mexican television and just about any program will show you the racial reality of Mexico. To believe that there is some sort of "hispanic race" is laughable.

You forgot Puerto Ricans.

[Usernames]

Yep, he's got the Klan vote stitched up.

He's also made himself unelectable in Florida and California.

Cubans in Florida could care less about Mexicans in California.

Boy, you really are clueless when it comes to race relations or racial identification in America. When Mexicans are attacked in this way, all Hispanics are offended. Because in many ways, it is an attack against all Hispanics, legal or not. Trump is a joke, everyone knows this. Well, maybe except you.

And to further support my point....

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/opinion/2015/06/29/rick-sanchez-donald-trump-has-single-handedly-united-latinos-from-coast-to/

Well, some guy on Fox News Latino, who was fired earlier from CNN for making anti-Semitic comments, said it, so it must be true. Silly, silly, silly. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/01/rick-sanchez-fired-from-c_n_747607.html

[reptile91602]

The whole Mexican thing is the US is a mess. Trump is and <deleted> but he has some truth to be told. Allowing all these poor mexicans into the US without controls has set up a large gang and cartel problem. These people in general are not smart and drag down the already stupidity of the existing failing Amercian way of life. It is too much to for the US to handle so it will have to collapse just like Europe. Will it be asia that eventually saves the day?

[Docno]

The GOP fear The Donald for one main reason, he has the war chest to run a campaign without relying on big-money donations from big business, foreign interests and wall street... He can spend as much or more than any other candidate without a dime in donations... Despite the views posted above his message does resonate with the average American that has seen their quality of life diminish under both mainstream parties... Anyone remember Ross Perot? Same, same, no different than The Donald... If Trump continues without getting laughed out of the race, he could split the GOP vote and hand the 2016 election to the Dems... It's obvious big-money opponents are already running a smear campaign against him, after all, he is such an easy target...

There is a lot of outright fear in the media--watch CNN--and here on this forum. Trump is the one figure who breaks the mold. His issues are popular with American voters, and nobody is willing to challenge on the facts of the matter. All they can do sneer and act sanctimonious. Sure signs of fear.

There's fear because there are fear-mongers like Beck, Hannity, and O'Reilly telling poorly informed listeners that the sky is falling down: the government will take your guns, the brown people and the Muslims will take over, you won't be able to speak English in your own town, etc etc. The same message over and over. And Trump is at the head of this mob. Watch his recent speeches ... they're all about building up fear in the electorate.

[Loptr]

The GOP fear The Donald for one main reason, he has the war chest to run a campaign without relying on big-money donations from big business, foreign interests and wall street... He can spend as much or more than any other candidate without a dime in donations... Despite the views posted above his message does resonate with the average American that has seen their quality of life diminish under both mainstream parties... Anyone remember Ross Perot? Same, same, no different than The Donald... If Trump continues without getting laughed out of the race, he could split the GOP vote and hand the 2016 election to the Dems... It's obvious big-money opponents are already running a smear campaign against him, after all, he is such an easy target...

And THIS crazy sombitch is currently #2 in GOP polls! What the HELL are Republicans THINKING?!?!?

Has he declared his candidacy under any particular banner? In the past The Donald has been registered as a Democrat, an Independent and a Republican...

[Chicog]

Tsk more golfers for him to ban.

[Berkshire]

Cubans in Florida could care less about Mexicans in California.

Boy, you really are clueless when it comes to race relations or racial identification in America. When Mexicans are attacked in this way, all Hispanics are offended. Because in many ways, it is an attack against all Hispanics, legal or not. Trump is a joke, everyone knows this. Well, maybe except you.

And to further support my point....

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/opinion/2015/06/29/rick-sanchez-donald-trump-has-single-handedly-united-latinos-from-coast-to/

Well, some guy on Fox News Latino, who was fired earlier from CNN for making anti-Semitic comments, said it, so it must be true. Silly, silly, silly. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/01/rick-sanchez-fired-from-c_n_747607.html

You really went out of your way to dig that one up...from 2010??? But it doesn't change the fact that you're wrong when you said "Cubans in Florida could care less about Mexicans in California." Do you ever admit that you're wrong? Or is it a face thing?