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C-SPAN experiences "swift backlash" after announcing it will air Trump's 4th of July MAGAt-fest
C-SPAN received an angry backlash online on Wednesday after they announced they would broadcast President Donald Trump’s military-themed Independence Day rally.
The cable network created a graphic to promote viewership, featuring a picture of Trump in front of a flag hung horizontally, in violation of Flag Code.
The graphic also let people know the rally would be broadcast online and on C-SPAN radio.
C-SPAN received swift backlash for broadcasting the controversial event.
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/07/why-are-you-legitimizing-this-c-span-provokes-backlash-after-announcing-they-will-air-trumps-4th-of-july-rally/
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