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US Election 2024

Trump Call Shakes Newsmax: CEO Orders Staff to Halt Hegseth Criticism

Following Greg Kelly’s on-air criticism of Pete Hegseth’s suitability for Secretary of Defense, Newsmax faced pressure from President-elect Trump’s team. Newsmax subsequently issued a directive to its staff forbidding negative coverage of Hegseth, instructing them to focus solely on positive aspects. This directive, coupled with threats of termination, followed reports that Trump contacted Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy regarding the segment. The network denied Trump’s involvement, though internal sources indicated significant concern.

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John Q. Hosedrinker
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Newsmax Calls Out Fox News’s Ignoring of Hegseth Scandals

Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense is in jeopardy following reports in the New York Times and The New Yorker detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, and boorish behavior. While Fox News, Hegseth’s former employer, has largely avoided covering these stories, Newsmax openly calls for his withdrawal. The accusations include emails from Hegseth’s mother condemning his treatment of women and a whistleblower report detailing misconduct at veteran’s groups he led. This silence from Fox News contrasts sharply with Newsmax’s vocal opposition to the nomination.

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John Q. Hosedrinker

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