ABC, NBC Decline to Broadcast Trump’s Address, Shift Live Coverage to Streaming News Platforms

ABC and NBC have declined to broadcast President Trump's address on linear television, shifting live coverage to streaming news platforms. The speech is expected to revisit election conspiracy claims. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt attempted to persuade the networks to carry the remarks live, stating that mainstream media should air the speech to allow the American people to draw their own conclusions. Consequently, the networks will limit linear coverage while providing the primetime remarks via streaming.