After backlash, NBC and Fox pull Trump's controversial immigration ad

NBC is pulling an ad it aired over the weekend from its networks following a backlash.

The 30-second ad, approved by President Donald Trump, aired during the "Sunday Night Football" game between the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers. 

"After further review we recognize  the insensitive nature of the ad and have decided to cease airing it across our properties as soon as possible," an NBC spokesman told Business Insider

  • After a backlash, NBC is pulling an ad it aired during "Sunday Night Football," and Fox News is removing it as well    
  • CNN had deemed the ad too racist to air
  • The 30-second ad, approved by President Donald Trump, attempted to connect an undocumented immigrant convicted of killing two police officers with the so-called migrant caravan, though there is no connection

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