Allegations Surface of GE Using Media Influence to Promote Barack Obama's Agenda in 2009
What happened
Allegations emerged in 2009 concerning General Electric's alleged use of its media arm, NBC Universal, to promote President Barack Obama's agenda for financial gain. Bill O'Reilly detailed these claims, stating that emerging evidence suggested GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt and NBC News chief Jeff Zucker told CNBC personnel to cease criticizing Obama's economic policies. This alleged pressure was noted by O'Reilly, who referenced a change in tone among certain outspoken CNBC personalities.
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Why it matters
The claims suggest that General Electric utilized its media properties to actively support President Obama. This includes allegations that Immelt and other executives pressured CNBC staff regarding their coverage of Obama's economic policies.
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Who's involved
- General ElectricAllegedly used its media arm to promote President Obama's agenda in 2009.
- Barack ObamaPresident of the United States during the time of the alleged support.
- Jeff ImmeltAllegedly involved in pressuring CNBC staff regarding editorial lines.
- CNBCAllegedly received pressure from GE regarding its coverage of President Obama.
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The entities involved
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General Electric
American multinational conglomerate
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Barack Obama
president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 (born 1961)
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Jeff Immelt
American businessman
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