Overview
- In a Nov. 13 appearance on Stephen A. Smith’s Straight Shooter on SiriusXM, the 11th Hour host said Republicans who criticize the president are “annihilated” and that “the White House kills them,” making such bookings scarce.
- Ruhle said she avoids guests trying to “own the libs,” adding that she prioritizes reporters and analysts over spokespeople or pundits.
- Mediaite reported that MSNBC will rebrand as MSNOW on Nov. 15, and Ruhle said she wants the outlet seen as a “smart organization that covers the truth.”
- Newsbusters criticized her explanation as a false choice and argued she regularly features liberal talking heads while bypassing serious Republican voices.
- A Daily Caller News Foundation review reported her show rarely features Republicans or Democratic elected officials and more often books left-leaning reporters and analysts.