According to a recent report, an anonymous MSNBC employee has come forward to express their concerns over a controversial donation made by Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris to MSNBC employee Al Sharpton’s nonprofit. The employee, who chose to remain anonymous, shared their thoughts with Fox News, stating that the donation of $500,000 felt like a “bridge too far” and was not sitting well with their colleagues.
The controversy arose after it was revealed that Harris’s campaign had made two separate donations of $250,000 each to Sharpton’s National Action Network prior to a friendly interview between Harris and Sharpton on MSNBC on October 20th. This information was brought to light through campaign finance documents and has raised questions about the ethical standards of both the network and Sharpton.
An MSNBC spokesperson claimed that the network was “unaware” of the donations, but declined to comment on whether or not Sharpton would face any consequences for accepting the funds. However, the anonymous MSNBC employee expressed doubt that there would be any repercussions for Sharpton, stating that he is often given a “wide berth” and is “not held to the same journalistic standard” as other employees.
The employee went on to call the situation “grifty and gross” and suggested that it had a “dirty feel” to it. They also questioned Sharpton’s credibility as a journalist, stating that such a large sum of money should not be changing hands with someone who is simply “cosplaying” as a journalist. The employee also raised concerns about a potential “pay-to-play” scheme and the impact it may have on MSNBC’s reputation.
The anonymous source expressed disappointment in their organization and expressed a sense of injustice, stating that it doesn’t feel right in an organization that they are still a part of. They also emphasized the severity of the issue, stating that “That’s a lot of money!” and noting that it is not a small matter.
The employee expressed their skepticism about any real consequences for Sharpton, stating that “people do things and they kind of get away with them” at MSNBC. The source also mentioned the Me Too movement and the potential repercussions for Sharpton in this current climate.
Overall, the report suggests that the donation and subsequent interview has sparked concern and controversy within the network, and has raised questions about integrity and ethical standards.
Al Sharpton and MSNBC are the dirtiest of the dirty.