Tag: President Donald Trump

"It’s the President of the United States requesting to come on a college football show that didn’t exist five and a half years ago. That’s why we did it."

"There’s something to be said for the idea that two politically active global artists performed on the biggest stage in American sports. Moreover the decision to let the music speak for itself."

Following the situation, Collins remained largely mum on the topic. However, many took to social media to chastise him for his handling of the incident, lambasting his reaction.

"Never tell people what you're not going to do. But in this case, it matters."

"The contrast with Finebaum isn’t subtle, and neither is the message sent to the rest of the ESPN roster. Some voices get guardrails. Others get carte blanche. That approach may make business sense in the short term, but it erodes internal trust and external clarity."

"I said, ‘Hey, would love to be able to do the show from the White House for the fight.’ And he goes, ‘Really?’ And I go, ‘Good?’ And he goes, ‘Yeah.’"

"The broadcast averaged 3.01 million viewers, marking a 26 percent decline from last year’s 4.1 million, Nielsen reported."

Many members of the news media -- especially those from the conservative side of the aisle -- took to social media to share their displeasure with Trump's comments.

He thinks he can get away with it, and he’s right, because he keeps insulting people with ad hominem attacks and nobody in the room steps forward to object.

"Sports was meant to be the escape, and the programming direction of ESPN serves as exhibit A of that escape"