Trump boasts about achieving the highest television ratings since the September 11 broadcasts.
President Donald Trump made a notable appearance on CBS News talk show "Face the Nation" over the weekend, breaking the show's ratings record since the World Trade Center came down on September 11, 2001.
John Dickerson hosted the episode, during which President Trump discussed a variety of topics. One of the points he made was that when he goes on a talk show, the ratings double or triple. This was evident in the episode with President Trump, which had 5.2 million viewers, a significant boost from the show's previous highest ratings.
The ratings boost that many news shows experience when the president is a guest is often referred to as a "tremendous advantage" by President Trump. This was also a point he made during his appearance on "Face the Nation".
However, President Trump's comments about the aftermath of 9/11 have sparked controversy. He made a controversial claim about owning the tallest building in Manhattan shortly after the attacks and stated, without providing evidence, that he saw people celebrating as they watched the Twin Towers fall. These comments have been met with criticism and skepticism.
It's important to note that Trump's statements about the aftermath of 9/11 have not been substantiated with evidence.
Trump also mentioned that White House press secretary Sean Spicer gets great ratings, echoing his previous promotions of ratings during the 2016 presidential campaign. He often discussed the media boom due to his candidacy.
The highest ratings for "Face the Nation" before Donald Trump appeared as a guest occurred in the early 2000s, particularly during major political events and elections, reaching viewership levels of around 3 to 4 million. However, the episode with President Trump surpassed these records, marking a significant milestone for the show.
The appearance on "Face the Nation" was not without controversy, but it undeniably brought a boost in viewership to the show. Whether this trend will continue remains to be seen.
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