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Barkley vows gracious TV exit, Trump defends Acton ad
Barkley has said the 2026-27 NBA season will be his last on Inside the NBA, and he is tied to Ernie Johnson's exit plans; critics doubt it.
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At a glance
- First reported by The Hill: “Trump on controversial Acton ad: ‘Why would you shield somebody from that?’”, with reporting from Fox News, Awful Announcing, Yahoo Sports (Awful Announcing), Ahn Fire Digital and Fox 8 (AP).
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:29 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell.
- Topics: Aaron Rodgers, Acton, King Charles, TV, NBA, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: King Charles Solidified Prince Harry's 'Non-Working Spare' Status… (October 22).
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- The HillTrump on controversial Acton ad: ‘Why would you shield somebody from that?’
- Fox NewsNBA legend Charles Barkley says he won't 'burn every bridge' like Aaron Rodgers as he considers retirement
- Awful AnnouncingCharles Barkley takes shot at Aaron Rodgers: 'I’m not gonna burn every bridge' facts used on air
- Yahoo Sports (Awful Announcing)Charles Barkley takes shot at Aaron Rodgers: ‘I’m not gonna burn every bridge’ - Yahoo Sports facts used on air
- Ahn Fire DigitalCharles Barkley calls out Aaron Rodgers for putting his exes on blast - Ahn Fire Digital facts used on air
- Fox 8 (AP)Vivek Ramaswamy ad: Trump reacts to ad with Amy Acton's mom October 22, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentCharles Barkley says he won't burn every bridge on his way out of TV the way Aaron Rodgers is doing.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe said, quote, I'm not gonna burn every bridge on my way out the door like he's doing, because I'd like to be invited back to the bridges.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRodgers said it on Cam Heyward's podcast, where he went after Shailene Woodley and Danica Patrick. The man got a microphone and a list.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI think it's beautiful. A man saying goodbye with gratitude. Folks, that's a classy way to leave.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBarkley has been teasing his TV retirement for at least a decade.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRodgers announced his farewell in May. Barkley's been on tour since the Obama years. That one was for me.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTen years of goodbyes?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentYes. It's the longest goodbye on television, and it has the best ratings of any goodbye.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn Ohio, President Trump defended an ad where Amy Acton's mother calls her a liar.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAt a rally in Sioux City he asked, why would you shield somebody from that?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe also admitted he knows nothing about it. That's the most honest thing anyone's said about the ad.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNow for the desk. This is a bit we call Things Goodbyes Have Taught Us.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNumber one.
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The story so far
- Ohio attack ad, Trash Island golf row, Sixers beat Knicks · The Washington Post
- Charles Davis Looks to Build His Own Legacy Replacing Gary Danielson… · Yahoo Sports
- Ad featuring Acton's mother ran without a disclaimer in Ohio race · Washington Examiner
- King Charles quotes the Prophet Muhammad in Arabic for Oman · Anadolu Ajansı
- The latest: judge curbs voter-citizenship hunt, Giannis stumbles in… · CNN
- King Charles Solidified Prince Harry's 'Non-Working Spare' Status… · AOL.com
- Barkley vows gracious TV exit, Trump defends Acton ad (this story)
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