MSNBC Faces Criticism for Misleading RNC Coverage Setup

Network used LED screen to simulate live presence at the convention, raising ethical concerns.

MSNBC hosts broadcasted RNC coverage from New York with an LED screen backdrop of the convention.
Critics argue the setup misled viewers into believing hosts were on-site in Milwaukee.
CNN's Jake Tapper and others highlighted the discrepancy during live broadcasts.
MSNBC claims they announced their actual location at the start of each broadcast.
The controversy underscores the importance of transparency in news reporting.