Major TV Networks Set to Snub Trump’s Military Parade for Sports

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Summary of Television Network Coverage of Trump's Military Parade

The article details how major US television networks plan to handle coverage of Donald Trump's military parade scheduled for June 14th. Instead of interrupting their usual Saturday night sports programming, networks are opting for a largely streaming-based approach.

Network Coverage Plans

ABC News: Will cover the parade across various programs and platforms, including their streaming news channel, but their primetime slot will feature the UFL Championship game.
NBC News: Will provide special coverage on NBC News Now, their streaming platform, while broadcasting the US Open Golf tournament on their main channel.
CBS News: Will offer coverage through their streaming network, while their main channel airs local news and a rerun of the TV show 'Elsbeth'.
Fox News Channel: Will devote four hours to the parade as part of the 'Army 250 Parade' coverage, but their main channel will air Major League Baseball.
NewsNation: Has pledged dedicated coverage, including performances by the Army drill team and showcasing the military vehicles.

While some networks are providing limited coverage on their traditional channels, the focus seems to be on streaming platforms. This indicates a shift in how major news events are handled and highlights the increasing significance of streaming services in news distribution. The article also mentions Trump's threat of forceful action against protestors at the parade.

Donald Trump’s June 14 Washington military parade may be relegated to news coverage on the streaming arms of the major TV networks. The parade marks the founding of the U.S. Army during the American Revolutionary War 250 years ago. Trump has promised an “amazing day” with “tanks...planes...all sorts of things” taking over the streets of Washington.Despite the hard sell from the President, TV networks are scrambling to figure out how much of the event they will cover on traditional live TV and how much will go straight to their streaming arms.U.S. President Donald Trump may see his military parade covered mainly by streaming platforms. Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS An Army M1 Abrams tank arriving in D.C. ahead of the parade. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Sources close to ABC News, NBC News and CBS News told Variety the networks would be unlikely to change their traditional sports-based Saturday night programming to cover the parade. ABC News will “cover the parade across programs and platforms” including their 24/7 streaming news channel. The network has the UFL championship game airing in primetime on Saturday night. NBC’s streaming arm, NBC News Now, will feature special coverage of the event, with NBC airing the U.S Open Golf when the parade is happening. CBS News are also promoting the event on their streaming network, while their main channel airs local news and a repeat screening of the police-based comedy drama Elsbeth.For those looking for more extensive coverage, Fox News Channel will dedicate four hours to the parade on Saturday as part of the ‘Army 250 Parade’. Fox’s main channel will air the Major League Baseball on Saturday night. U.S. Army Abrams tanks arriving via rail to take part in Trump’s military birthday parade. U.S. Army/Spc. Rebeca Soria/via REUTERS NewsNation are also promising dedicated coverage, including performances from the Army drill team and first vision of the military vehicles being flown in for the parade.Army officials have estimated a potential 200,000 people will attend the evening parade.On Tuesday, Trump threatened anyone planning to protest at the military parade in Washington “that hate our country...will be met with heavy force.”

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