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Mediaite: 'Will Result in Termination': Newsmax Bans Criticism of Pete Hegseth After Trump Fumed Over Host's Attack
Mediaite - ‘Will Result in Termination’: Newsmax Bans Criticism of Pete Hegseth After Trump Fumed Over Host’s Attack
Diana Falzone
Dec 10th, 2024, 3:38 pm
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Either way, word made it to Newsmax that Trump was furious. One insider said Ruddy was “shook” after word came Trump was displeased.
That sparked action at the network, sources said. On Friday, Newsmax chief operating officer Elliot Jacobson convened staff at its New York headquarters to issue guidance in what one source described as an “aggressive, panicked tone.”
Jacobson said that on-air coverage of Hegseth needed to “focus on the positive,” the source said. Jacobson told staff that if guests bring up Hegseth, hosts should explain to viewers that the claims against him are allegations and then “pivot.”
“Any issues following this will result in termination,” the executive warned.
Not all hosts heeded the mandate. Kelly expressed some muted criticism of Hegseth on his show on Friday night.
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Diana Falzone
Dec 10th, 2024, 3:38 pm
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Either way, word made it to Newsmax that Trump was furious. One insider said Ruddy was “shook” after word came Trump was displeased.
That sparked action at the network, sources said. On Friday, Newsmax chief operating officer Elliot Jacobson convened staff at its New York headquarters to issue guidance in what one source described as an “aggressive, panicked tone.”
Jacobson said that on-air coverage of Hegseth needed to “focus on the positive,” the source said. Jacobson told staff that if guests bring up Hegseth, hosts should explain to viewers that the claims against him are allegations and then “pivot.”
“Any issues following this will result in termination,” the executive warned.
Not all hosts heeded the mandate. Kelly expressed some muted criticism of Hegseth on his show on Friday night.
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