ABC received quite heavy backlash in the handling of this story.
The news broke during the NBA playoff clash between Nuggets and Wolves. And instead of utilizing a commercial break, that break played out in full then the special report aired.
That meant 3 combined field goals vanished in the U.S.
Later in the 3rd quarter… Not ideal but decent enough. Though he rambled for so long, ABC returned with only 2:19 left in the game - already decided by that point.
The situation was complicated further when DFW area received a tornado warning, so even lengthier break from the action for WFAA. There was backlash there too, though that is unjustifiable.
But that Trump news… they should be able to handle it better. God forbid if a story of similar magnitude broke in the Finals.