The decision to let go of McDaniel came after some well-known hosts at NBC objected to her previous comments about the 2020 election and the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Even former President Trump, who has had a complicated relationship with McDaniel, joined other Republicans in criticizing NBC.
Trump expressed his surprise at McDaniel's dismissal and also criticized the network's parent company, Comcast.
Conservative pundit Hugh Hewitt, who had a role in a GOP primary debate hosted by NBC News, commented on the severity of the situation.
Hewitt also expressed his belief that NBC's decision would alienate the 74 million people who voted for Donald Trump.
Fox host Kayleigh McEnany, who previously worked with McDaniel, condemned MSNBC hosts for silencing a conservative voice.
McEnany highlighted the presence of Republicans such as Michael Steele and Marc Short as pundits at NBC, emphasizing the loss of a voice representing half the country.
The decision to part ways with McDaniel was described in a note to NBC staff as a move away from the network's commitment to diverse viewpoints, which conservative critics see as contradictory.
This change has been perceived as suppressing perspectives aligned with Trump and his supporters by some conservative critics.
Fox News host Jesse Watters expressed his view that NBC is now driven by politics rather than business, following the news of McDaniel's potential dismissal.
On NewsNation, pundit Geraldo Rivera derided the outcry from MSNBC hosts that led to McDaniel's removal as pretentious.
Rachel Maddow, a prominent MSNBC host, clarified that her opposition to McDaniel's addition to NBC was not politically motivated.
Rachel Maddow expressed gratitude for leadership's decision to remove Ronna McDaniel due to her involvement in election interference, emphasizing the importance of their bold and resilient action.
The removal of McDaniel, criticized by progressive pundits on MSNBC, may have negative implications for NBC journalists working behind the scenes.
Semafor reported that NBC reporters are receiving complaints from Republican sources about the McDaniel situation, with some citing it as evidence of the network's bias against conservatives.
A national Republican strategist expressed sympathy for journalists at NBC, feeling they are being unfairly impacted by their left-wing activist bosses' decisions, which they believe reflect the company's favoritism towards Democrats.
NBC did not respond to requests for comments, but Conde, in a note to staff, reiterated the company's commitment to featuring diverse viewpoints on air.
The company reaffirmed its dedication to showcasing diverse political perspectives, promising to intensify efforts in seeking voices representing different parts of the political spectrum.
NBC is under fire from the right for terminating a deal to add former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel as a contributor, following protests from the network's prominent hosts over her past comments on the 2020 election and the events of January 6, 2021.
NBC did not return a request for comment, but Conde, in his note to staff, reiterated the company will continue to work to broaden the range of viewpoints it is putting on the air.
“We continue to be committed to the principle that we must have diverse viewpoints on our programs, and to that end, we will redouble our efforts to seek voices that represent different parts of the political spectrum,” he said.
