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The decision to sever ties also reflects internal assessments of the network’s declining ratings and relevance. MSNBC has experienced consistent viewership drops, attributed partly to its content, political stance, and perhaps its diminishing resource backing from NBCUniversal. The network’s inability to attract and retain credible news talent—despite high-profile anchors like Jen Psaki—has exacerbated its struggles, with some critics pointing out the disparity between high salaries and limited airtime, hinting at internal inefficiencies.