NBC said it would no longer air the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants, which had been a joint venture between the company and Trump. Miss USA has aired on NBC since 2003 and this year's edition was set for July 12; NBC said it hasn't been determined what will air in its place.
The network said that it has already begun exploring ways to air future seasons of the reality series "Celebrity Apprentice" without Trump as host. Reality show producer Mark Burnett continues to work on that show. "The Apprentice," which Trump also hosted and does not feature celebrities, is on hiatus. I was bored with him doing Celebrity Apprentice anyway. I think a new host would feed new blood into a dying series. I still haven't watched the finale from the last season, I just lost interest in it. hahahaha
"At NBC, respect and dignity for all people are cornerstones of our values," NBC said in a statement.
Trump attributed NBC's decision to a clash in view points on immigration, saying his views were strong and NBC's "very weak." He said he anticipated losing the business relationship and that he's not apologizing for his statements because they "were correct."
"Whatever they want to do is OK with me," Trump told reporters in Chicago after a campaign speech to civic leaders.
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