Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy and Donald Trump after assassination attempt

Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy spoke with former President Donald Trump following a failed assassination attempt against him. Ruddy used the incident to promote Newsmax and criticize media coverage. Trump expressed condolences for the victim and others injured in the shooting.

Allegations Against Ed Henry

A young female staffer accused Ed Henry of sending sexually explicit text messages and fostering a hostile work environment at Real America’s Voice. The staffer lodged a complaint with screenshots of the messages. Henry, now at Newsmax, denied the allegations. Karyn Turk, Henry’s co-host, also faced accusations.

Newsmax's IPO Bid Amid Defamation Lawsuits

Newsmax is facing defamation lawsuits and financial losses, so they are attempting to raise $225 million through an IPO to stay afloat. The network has not been profitable since 2021 and is promoting the offering aggressively to potential investors.

Delay in Graceland Sale and Smartmatic Lawsuit Against Newsmax

A Tennessee judge delays the sale of Graceland amidst claims of fraud by Elvis' granddaughter Riley Keough. Smartmatic alleges that Newsmax destroyed evidence in a lawsuit over false claims about rigging the 2020 election. Several defamation cases are pending against news organizations over similar claims.

Newsmax controversy over deleted Trump post

Newsmax deleted a post on social media about former President Donald Trump's comments on immigrants, sparking fury and confusion among readers and within the network. Trump referred to some immigrants as 'animals' during a speech in Michigan.

Investment in Newsmax by Qatari Royal

A Qatari royal invested $50 million into Newsmax, leading to staff being told to 'soften' coverage of Qatar. This investment coincided with a diplomatic crisis involving Qatar's ties to Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Al Jazeera. The CEO of Newsmax denied allegations of biased coverage.