The White House took aim at New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday after she criticized President Donald Trump, mentioning a significant shift in NFL programming. Scott Hanson, the host of “NFL Redzone,” reassured fans that commercials would air, even though the show’s tagline boasts about being “seven hours of commercial-free football.”
During a recent media appearance, Hanson expressed, “Business folks focus on business, and I have no control over who attends the show or not.” He mentioned the excitement of returning to football after a long break, highlighting the anticipation building up to the season’s kickoff. He insisted that nothing would keep him from enjoying a good football game, regardless of business concerns.
Hochul reacted to Hanson’s comments on social media, urging ESPN and the NFL to “fix” the controversial situation. Starting in 2026, “Redzone” will transition to ESPN’s platform.
In her comments, Hochul quipped, “More commercials, fewer actual games—welcome to Trump’s America.” However, the White House dismissed her remarks, with Trump spokesperson Stephen Chang calling them “moronic” and lamenting the existence of such foolishness.
Discussions around the new commercial strategy for “Redzone” have sparked interest among fans, especially regarding how ads will be incorporated into the viewing experience. According to reports, fans will likely see a split screen displaying ads while watching live action, similar to formats used in other sports broadcasts.
An NFL spokesperson noted that sponsors have played a crucial role in “NFL Redzone” for many years and affirmed that the NFL would maintain ownership and control of the broadcast following the transition.
