Biden’s State of the Union draws audience of 27.3 million
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden’s State of the Union draws audience of 27.3 million

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An estimated 27.3 million people watched President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on television, the second smallest audience for the annual event in at least 30 years, the Nielsen company said on Wednesday. The only smaller audience since 1993 was the 26.9 million who watched Biden’s address to Congress in 2021 — not officially a State of the Union speech, since he had just taken office a few months earlier. Nielsen did not have figures available from before President Bill Clinton’s first address to Congress, which reached 66.9 million people in 1993, when entertainment options were fewer. Biden’s largest audience came on Fox News Channel, where the speech was seen by 4.69 million people, Nielsen said.

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President Trump’s address to Congress draws 36.6 million viewers, down from first term
1 week, 4 days ago

President Trump’s address to Congress draws 36.6 million viewers, down from first term

LA Times  

President Trump delivered the longest-ever presidential address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, but the TV ratings fell short of his previous outings. The speech averaged 36.6 million viewers, according to Nielsen data, an increase of nearly 14% from former President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address. His first address in 2017 was watched by 47.7 million …

Estimated 24.6 million TV viewers watched inauguration coverage, smallest audience since 2013
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Estimated 24.6 million TV viewers watched inauguration coverage, smallest audience since 2013

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An estimated 24.6 million television viewers watched President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the smallest audience for the quadrennial ceremony since Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. The Nielsen Company said Tuesday that viewership was down from Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration, which reached 33.8 million, and Trump’s first move into the White House, seen by 30.6 million in …

Trump inauguration draws 24.6 million viewers, a steep drop from 2021 and 2017
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump inauguration draws 24.6 million viewers, a steep drop from 2021 and 2017

LA Times  

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible. The TV viewership for President Trump’s historic second inauguration fell far short of the audience for his first ceremony in 2017 and former President Biden’s 2021 event. Nielsen data showed Trump’s festivities averaged 24.6 million viewers …

Election night television viewership drops sharply from 2020 and 2016
4 months, 1 week ago

Election night television viewership drops sharply from 2020 and 2016

Associated Press  

The idea of grabbing some popcorn and watching television to see who America has chosen for its next president was far less appealing this year than in the past. The Nielsen company said that 42.3 million people watched election night returns between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump pour in Tuesday night. That’s down sharply from the 56.9 million who watched …

Election night television viewership drops sharply from 2020 and 2016
4 months, 1 week ago

Election night television viewership drops sharply from 2020 and 2016

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Nielsen company said that 42.3 million people watched …

Vance-Walz debate attracts 20m fewer viewers than 2020 face-off between Harris and Pence
5 months, 1 week ago

Vance-Walz debate attracts 20m fewer viewers than 2020 face-off between Harris and Pence

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Just under 39 million people tuned in across eight networks …

Walz-Vance debate draws 43.1 million viewers, down from 2020 VP matchup
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Walz-Vance debate draws 43.1 million viewers, down from 2020 VP matchup

LA Times  

The lone 2024 vice presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance and Democratic Minnesota Gov. CBS News staged the debate between the running mates of former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, which was moderated by “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell and “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan. The total for the 15 networks measured by Nielsen was down …

So Bigly: More than 67 million Americans watched Harris debate Trump, dwarfing ratings for the Biden-Trump showdown
6 months ago

So Bigly: More than 67 million Americans watched Harris debate Trump, dwarfing ratings for the Biden-Trump showdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. June’s debate between Biden and Trump, hosted by CNN, had 51.3 million viewers across …

Trump-Harris presidential debate scores 67 million viewers
6 months ago

Trump-Harris presidential debate scores 67 million viewers

LA Times  

Former President Trump shakes hands with Vice President Kamala Harris at the start of an ABC News presidential debate Tuesday. The first and perhaps only debate between Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and her Republican rival, former President Trump, was watched by 67.1 million viewers Tuesday, a 30% jump over Trump’s June 27 face-off with President Biden. …

67 million watched first Harris-Trump debate, blowing past Biden matchup
6 months ago

67 million watched first Harris-Trump debate, blowing past Biden matchup

CNN  

New York CNN — The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump drew an estimated 67.1 million viewers across 17 television networks — blowing well past the 51 million who watched the Republican nominee take on President Joe Biden in June. While Tuesday’s debate drew the largest television audience of the year for a …

First Harris-Walz interview scores 6.3 million viewers on CNN
6 months, 2 weeks ago

First Harris-Walz interview scores 6.3 million viewers on CNN

LA Times  

Tim Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris are interviewed by CNN’s Dana Bash at Kim’s Cafe in Savannah, Ga., on Aug. 29, 2024. CNN’s much-anticipated sit-down interview with the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Fox News pulled 6.1 million viewers on July 15 when Sean Hannity conducted the first interview with former President …

Trump’s big night at Republican convention draws 25 million TV viewers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s big night at Republican convention draws 25 million TV viewers

LA Times  

Former President Donald Trump delivered a speech formally accepting his presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and an average of 25.4 million viewers tuned in to watch. Fox News was the most watched channel for coverage between 10 p.m. and 12:05 a.m. Eastern, with an average of 9.4 million viewers, followed by NBC, ABC, CNN, …

CNN Biden-Trump debate draws 51.3 million TV viewers, a major drop from 2020
8 months, 2 weeks ago

CNN Biden-Trump debate draws 51.3 million TV viewers, a major drop from 2020

LA Times  

The highly anticipated first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign averaged 51.3 million television viewers Thursday, far below the viewership the first time President Biden and former President Trump faced off in 2020. The showdown was produced by CNN and moderated by its anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, the first time a single network had complete editorial control over …

Biden and Trump to face off in first US presidential debate: What to know
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden and Trump to face off in first US presidential debate: What to know

Al Jazeera  

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are going head-to-head in first debate ahead of November’s hotly contested US election. That means Biden and Trump will try to use the event to appeal to a small group of “swayable voters”, explained Alan Schroeder, a professor emeritus of journalism at Northeastern University and author of the book Presidential Debates: Risky Business on the …

Biden’s State of the Union address draws 32 million TV viewers, topping last year’s speech
1 year ago

Biden’s State of the Union address draws 32 million TV viewers, topping last year’s speech

LA Times  

President Biden arrives for the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill as Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Mike Johnson watch. President Biden’s feisty State of the Union address Thursday saw a substantial lift in viewing compared with last year’s speech. The number fell short of Biden’s most watched State of the Union address in 2022, which …

Takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address: Combative attacks on a foe with no name
1 year ago

Takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address: Combative attacks on a foe with no name

LA Times  

President Biden arrives for his State of the Union address on Thursday as Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Mike Johnson look on. He also criticized “my predecessor” for Trump’s assertion that Russian President Vladimir Putin can “do whatever the hell he wants” with respect to NATO allies, and he implored Congress to pass additional aid for Ukraine. “You …

Super Bowl LVII nears a TV ratings high. Biden’s State of the Union speech hits a low
2 years, 1 month ago

Super Bowl LVII nears a TV ratings high. Biden’s State of the Union speech hits a low

LA Times  

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and Super Bowl LVII MVP Patrick Mahomes scrambles away from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Jordan Davis during the third quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Fox’s coverage of Super Bowl LVII was the second- or third-largest audience in U.S. television history, depending on who’s counting and how. Fox’s …

5 most memorable moments from State of the Union speeches
2 years, 1 month ago

5 most memorable moments from State of the Union speeches

Firstpost  

Washington: The State of the Union is a highly scripted affair, but as a piece of political theatre — played in front of a national audience — it has often managed to surprise and even shock. And one of the common rhetorical pillars is some variation on Biden’s concluding declaration last year: “The State of the Union is strong because …

How to watch President Biden’s State of the Union address
2 years, 1 month ago

How to watch President Biden’s State of the Union address

Live Mint  

President Joe Biden is set to deliver his second State of the Union address on Tuesday night. An estimated 38.2 million TV viewers watched Biden’s first State of the Union address in 2022, according to Nielsen ratings. A key difference between this year's speech and last year's is that Biden now faces a divided Congress for the final two years …

The State of the Union is Joe Biden's chance to talk to the nation but viewers are switching off
2 years, 1 month ago

The State of the Union is Joe Biden's chance to talk to the nation but viewers are switching off

Daily Mail  

The State of the Union is the president's big, once-a-year chance to talk to the nation. Last year, only 38 million people tuned in to watch President Joe Biden deliver his State of the Union address. In 1993, almost 67 million people watched Bill Clinton appear in Congress Spectators watching the fountains in front of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino …

When is State of the Union 2023? Date of Joe Biden's address and what to expect | Explainer
2 years, 1 month ago

When is State of the Union 2023? Date of Joe Biden's address and what to expect | Explainer

India Today  

US President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address after Republicans took control of the House of Representatives in a speech that may mark the unofficial start of the 2024 presidential campaign season. The president also invites family members and other guests who sit in the First Lady's view box from the balcony and can be …

Biden drew more viewers in otherwise quiet TV week
3 years ago

Biden drew more viewers in otherwise quiet TV week

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In an otherwise quiet week for television, President Joe Biden was the biggest star. ABC’s “World News Tonight” won the evening news ratings race with an average of 8.8 million viewers, NBC’s “Nightly News” had 7.3 million and the “CBS Evening News” had 5.1 million. “State of the Union Analysis”, Fox News, 6.55 million. “State of the …

What to watch in Biden’s 1st State of the Union address
3 years ago

What to watch in Biden’s 1st State of the Union address

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden sat through many State of the Union speeches as a senator and vice president. “Say the state of the union is strong and say why he thinks that,” Perry said, “but then admit that people are feeling pain and say what he’s doing to try and correct that.” WHAT WILL BIDEN TALK ABOUT? Biden will …

Biden reaches 26.9 million viewers for talk to Congress
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden reaches 26.9 million viewers for talk to Congress

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An estimated 26.9 million people watched President Joe Biden’s first address to Congress across 16 television networks, the smallest audience for the yearly presidential speech since at least 1993. The previous low was the 31.3 million who watched President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address in 2016, the Nielsen company said on Thursday. Biden’s audience …

Biden's First Address To Congress: We're 'Turning Peril Into Possibility'
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden's First Address To Congress: We're 'Turning Peril Into Possibility'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to declare the nation is “turning peril into possibility, crisis into opportunity,” urging a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform roles the government plays in American life. “In our first 100 days together, we have acted to restore …

What to watch during Biden’s 1st big speech to Congress
3 years, 10 months ago

What to watch during Biden’s 1st big speech to Congress

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is putting the finishing touches on his first address to a joint session of Congress, a prime-time speech on Wednesday night on the eve of his 100th day in office. Biden will wear one for the president’s traditional walk down the center aisle to the rostrum, but he’ll take it off to deliver the speech, …

‘We are lost’: Fox News suffers worst ratings in 20 years
4 years, 1 month ago

‘We are lost’: Fox News suffers worst ratings in 20 years

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fox News fell into third place among US cable current …

Biden oath second only to Reagan and Obama with TV viewers
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden oath second only to Reagan and Obama with TV viewers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The first inaugurations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama were the only ones to exceed Joe Biden’s in popularity among television viewers over the past 40 years. The Nielsen company said that 33.8 million people watched Biden’s inauguration over 17 television networks between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. last Wednesday. Nielsen said 44.8 million people saw …

Biden inauguration got more viewers than Trump’s, Nielsen figures reveal
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden inauguration got more viewers than Trump’s, Nielsen figures reveal

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration was watched by more TV viewers …

With 63 Million TV Watchers, Viewership Declines for Trump and Biden's Second Face-off
4 years, 4 months ago

With 63 Million TV Watchers, Viewership Declines for Trump and Biden's Second Face-off

News 18  

A second debate between Republican U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden attracted roughly 63 million television viewers, according to Nielsen data released on Friday, a drop from the candidates’ first face-off in September. Fox News Channel pulled in the largest viewership of any single network, drawing 15.4 million viewers. Nielsen’s figures reflect people who watched on television …

Debate ratings: Trump and Biden’s final debate reached 21% fewer viwers compared to first encounter
4 years, 4 months ago

Debate ratings: Trump and Biden’s final debate reached 21% fewer viwers compared to first encounter

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Preliminary ratings from Thursday …

Trump loses to Biden in town hall TV ratings war despite being shown on two more networks
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump loses to Biden in town hall TV ratings war despite being shown on two more networks

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has lost …

In head-to-head town halls, Biden beats Trump in audience
4 years, 4 months ago

In head-to-head town halls, Biden beats Trump in audience

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It's not the tally that really matters, but Joe Biden …

Joe Biden's Town Hall Got More Viewers Than Donald Trump's Did
4 years, 4 months ago

Joe Biden's Town Hall Got More Viewers Than Donald Trump's Did

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING More people watched Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s town hall on Thursday night than watched President Donald Trump’s, which took place at the same time. Trump refused to participate in a virtual second debate with Biden after getting the coronavirus, so Biden scheduled a town hall for that evening, Oct. 15, on ABC. Early data from ratings …

Democrats hope unconventional travelogue entices viewers
4 years, 6 months ago

Democrats hope unconventional travelogue entices viewers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An unexpected travelogue connected as a television event during the second night of the Democrats’ virtual convention, livening up a show that so far is struggling in the ratings. Washington Post editor Tanya Sichynsky tweeted that it was “the most any of us have traveled in months.” “It’s like the Olympic parade of nations,” tweeted NBC’s Kasie …

Nielsen says 13.8 million watched impeachment hearing
5 years, 4 months ago

Nielsen says 13.8 million watched impeachment hearing

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An estimated 13.8 million people watched live coverage of diplomats William Taylor and George Kent on the first day of the House’s public impeachment hearings on President Donald Trump. The Nielsen company said 10 different networks aired live or taped coverage of the hearing, which stretched nearly six hours on Wednesday. That compares to the 20.4 million …

President Trump’s State of the Union address draws 45.6 million TV viewers
7 years, 1 month ago

President Trump’s State of the Union address draws 45.6 million TV viewers

LA Times  

President Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday. President Trump’s first State of the Union address was watched by an estimated 45.6 million viewers on Tuesday, according to Nielsen data. The figure is also below the 48 million viewers who watched former President Obama’s first State …

Donald Trump speech beats Hillary Clinton in TV viewership
8 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump speech beats Hillary Clinton in TV viewership

India TV News  

Hillary Clinton’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention on Friday was seen by 29.8 million people on the commercial networks whereas 32.2 million people watched Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican Party’s a week before. But viewers turned up to hear Trump: his audience was watched by 9 million more people than it was for any other night of …

35 million TV viewers watch Donald Trump’s acceptance speech at GOP convention
8 years, 7 months ago

35 million TV viewers watch Donald Trump’s acceptance speech at GOP convention

LA Times  

Nearly 35 million TV viewers watched GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump’s acceptance speech Thursday night at the Republican National Convention. Nielsen reported that an average of 32.2 million viewers watched across the ad-supported networks that carried the speech between 10 and 11:45 p.m. An additional 2.65 million viewers were tuned in on PBS from 10 to 11:30 p.m. Trump’s acceptance …

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