[Heartlander2]

Ahead of Trump’s tweet, The New York Times reported that the White House had officially made the request to the networks to interrupt their primetime schedules, however according to Times reporter Michael Grynbaum, at least two of the networks are hesitant, because of “skepticism about handing over airwaves for political statement.”

ABC, CBS, NBC & Fox broadcast have all received White House request for airtime at 9pm Eastern on Tuesday,” Grynbaum reported. “No word yet if any network will agree.”

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-01-07/trump-deliver-emergency-primetime-address-about-border-wall-amid-shutdown

[Texas resident]

That figures.

When Obozo the clown was president it was hard to find a network that he wasn’t on.

[HombreSecreto]

They agree - Trump wins.

They decline - Trump wins.

Heads Trump Wins - Tails DeepState Loses

Go Trump - MAGA
Go Melania aka Lady MAGA

[hotsteppa]

According to this latest tweet from Jennifer Jacobs, they have now agreed to air it.

https://twitter.com/JenniferJJacobs/status/1082347919859167233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1082347919859167233&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediaite.com%2Fonline%2Fbreaking-trump-reportedly-seeking-to-address-the-nation-on-tuesday-night-but-networks-reluctant%2F

[PackersFan]

I’m sure that’s how they would have reacted to the same request came from Obama or a President Hillary. /s

[SoFloFreeper]

... two of the networks are hesitant, because of “skepticism about handing over airwaves for political statement.”

So they're cancelling their evening newscasts and Sunday morning gab fests?

[mbrfl]

“.. at least two of the networks are hesitant, because of “skepticism about handing over airwaves for political statement.””

What a B.S. excuse for not televising. They act as if Trump is just a politician who wants free airtime to campaign rather than the Chief Executive of our government.

[Elsie]

...because of “skepticism about handing over airwaves for political statement.”

Really?

HUmph!