Trump's primetime speech won't air on ABC or NBC
Major US television networks ABC and NBC have opted not to broadcast President Trump's upcoming primetime speech on their main channels, choosing instead to stream it on their digital platforms. Other networks like CNN and CBS plan to provide coverage as a news event.
Why it matters
Reflects the evolving relationship between traditional media networks and political figures regarding the broadcast of live addresses.
Hear this story President Donald Trump 's highly anticipated primetime address to the nation on Thursday, July 16, will not be airing on all the major networks.
The article provides a factual account of network programming decisions without editorializing the content of the speech.
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