NBC has revealed that the network has severed ties with Donald Trump. The announcement follows a speech by ‘The Donald,’ as he likes to call himself, in which the Republican declared his candidacy for President of the United States. During his speech, Trump made controversial remarks about Mexicans and immigration. The company said in a statement,. “Due to the recent derogatory statements by Donald Trump regarding immigrants, NBCUniversal is ending its business relationship with Mr. Trump.”
NBC will continue to air episodes of the Trump-hosted reality competition series The Apprentice and Celebrity Apprentice. However, the real estate scion will no longer be featured on the show.
