Politics & Government
Trump TV? Casting Call Goes Out For New 'Up-and-Coming' Conservative Media Network
Donald Trump insists he has only one interest right now: Winning the White House.
Rumors continue to swirl around a possible media empire led by Donald Trump — Trump TV, perhaps? — with a new casting notice for an “up-and-coming conservative media network currently in development.”
The notice says the anonymous enterprise is seeking hosts, reporters and right-leaning, well-spoken panelists, according to Fox News, which first reported on the news.
The notice goes on to say candidates "must be knowledgeable about conservative viewpoints, current events and the presidential election," adding that applicants must also "look upscale and intelligent" and should be "outspoken and energetic."
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The start up also apparently wants currently unemployed candidates. Auditions are being held in New York on Nov. 7 — the day before Election Day — when anybody with political expertise would be working.
The notice says that initial programming will be streamed online. Last month, Trump's campaign set up streaming coverage via Facebook Live by which it broadcast a nightly program.
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For his part, Trump has denied he has any interest in building a media empire, insisting his only goal is to take the White House Nov. 8.
“No, I have no interest in Trump TV,” Trump told 700WLW Radio in Cincinnati last month. “I have one interest, that’s on Nov. 8. So no, I have no interest beyond that. I have interest in making America great again."
In September, when the Financial Times reported that Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who owns the New York Observer, was exploring financial backing for a media endeavor centered on the Republican presidential nominee, Trump had a similar message for The Washington Post.
"I want to win the presidency, and I want to make America great again. It's very simple," said Trump. "I have no interest in a media company. False rumor."
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