In the days after Donald Trump's victory, MSNBC's ratings dropped by 54%, and since the election, the left-leaning network's viewership has declined significantly, with a reported 40% dip in comparison to previous years.

MSNBC star anchor Rachel Maddow has quietly renegotiated her contract with the network — a move that includes a pay cut. Maddow, who had been making a reported $30 million a year, agreed to take $25 million a year, according The Ankler reporting. The deal is said to be good for three years.

MSNBC star Rachel Maddow is taking a $5 million pay cut amid growing uncertainty about the channel’s future, The Ankler reported Thursday.

MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow will reportedly take a $5 million pay cut as the cable television network's ratings continue to nosedive.This follows Comcast, NBC's parent company, announcing it would split MSNBC and CNBC from NBC News in a bid to create a new spin-off company with several other Comast-owned cable channels.

Rachel Maddow, MSNBCs marquee host, has reportedly taken a significant $5 million pay cut from her annual salary, sparking a wave of concern among network staffers. According to insiders, this move has fueled

Rachel Maddow has renewed her contract to stay with MSNBC, though she'll be paid less over the next five years; meanwhile, MSNBC's ratings continue to tank after Morning Joe's co-hosts affirmed their meeting with President-elect Trump last week.