Trump, "Thank You CNN" ... Cheers for Live Broadcast of the Convention

Pro-Trump Broadcaster Fox News Faces 'Criticism' in Some Coverage
Melania and Secretary Pompeo Scheduled to Give Support Speeches Today

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The Trump administration and the Republican Party are flustered over the TV broadcast of the U.S. Republican National Convention. While CNN, usually considered an adversary, aired live coverage of the Republican convention's support speeches, Fox News, which President Donald Trump frequently watches, did not provide full live coverage.

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Donald Trump, is giving a speech in support of his father at the Republican National Convention. [Image source=Reuters Yonhap News]

On the 25th (local time), President Trump unusually expressed gratitude via Twitter to CNN for live broadcasting the first night's speeches of the convention the previous evening.

President Trump said, "I am very thankful that CNN covered most of the Republican convention last night," adding, "This is really good for CNN as well. At the same time, it is good for our country. Thank you."

This is an unusual remark from President Trump, who has relentlessly attacked CNN as fake news since his inauguration due to its critical stance toward him.

On the first day of the Republican National Convention held the day before, speeches were delivered by former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, Donald Trump Jr., and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle. However, CNN stopped live broadcasting President Trump's speech that followed immediately after his nomination as the Republican presidential candidate.

Fox News, which did not broadcast some speeches live, drew backlash from the Trump camp. Fox News did not cover the entire convention speeches and maintained the scheduled segments featuring popular host Sean Hannity.

Brad Parscale, former Trump campaign manager, lamented on Twitter, "I can't believe I have to watch the convention on CNN."

There are also assessments that Fox News's broadcast policy was fair. According to U.S. media reports, Fox News did not provide live coverage before 10 p.m. during the Democratic National Convention last week, when prominent figures appeared.

Despite reactions from political circles, U.S. broadcasters did not change the convention broadcast schedule. According to The New York Times, Fox News announced it would cover the convention from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. that day. Terrestrial broadcasters such as ABC, CBS, and NBC are also scheduled to broadcast at the same time. CNN plans to broadcast from 8 p.m.

On the second day of the convention, support speeches will be given by First Lady Melania Trump, President Trump's second son Eric Trump, and daughter Tiffany Trump. First Lady Melania is scheduled to speak in the recently renovated White House Rose Garden.

A speech by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, whose appearance as a sitting cabinet member has sparked controversy, is also scheduled.

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