Mick Mulvaney Named Contributor at NewsNation

variety.com:

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Mick Mulvaney, the former Director of the Office of Management and Budget acting White House Chief of Staff during the Trump administration, has been named a contributor to NewsNation, the upstart cable-news service operated by Nexstar Media.

Mulvaney, who has left a contributor role at CBS News, is expected to take up his new duties immediately, appearing on the new politics-roundtable program “The Hill” at 5 p.m.

Tuesday. “Mick’s enormous experience in the political sector will make him an incredible resource to viewers,” said Michael Corn, president of news at NewsNation, in a statement. “We are excited to welcome him to our growing powerhouse team of political analysts, especially as we enter another important election season.” Mulvaney has proven to be an interesting figure in TV-news circles.

While his proximity to a roiling presidency gives him first-hand knowledge of Trump at a time when the former Commander in Chief is starting a new campaign for the White House, Mulvaney’s presence at CBS News generated some pushback from certain staffers and critic, and even Stephen Colbert, the network’s late-night host. “I’m excited to be joining NewsNation,: Mulvaney said in a statement.  “There’s something invigorating about being involved with something new.