NBC previously cut all business ties with Donald Trump following his comments about immigrants, explaining that Trump's "derogatory statements" were antithetical to the network's values.
Despite Smith's criticism of NBC's decision to resume business with the Republican presidential candidate, Fox News rallied to defend Donald Trump after the split was announced in June.
Fox News has worked tirelessly to lavish Trump with far more airtime than any of his opponents, and the network has repeatedly rushed to Trump's defense over his incendiary remarks about immigrants, women, and other presidential contenders .... http://mediamatters.org