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Newsmax, Inc.

Newsmax, Inc. is a media company that provides a range of news programming and services, predominantly via its online platform and cable television channels. It covers a variety of topics including politics, finance, and current events, delivering news content that appeals to its audience's interests, particularly from a conservative viewpoint.

CCI Score

CCI Score: Newsmax, Inc.

-48.16

0.02%

Latest Event

Newsmax Aired False, Defamatory Statements Leading to Legal Scrutiny

A Delaware Superior Court judge ruled that Newsmax aired false and defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems during its coverage of the 2020 election, requiring Dominion to prove actual malice to sustain its defamation claim.

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QUISLING

Newsmax, Inc. is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score
These companies are fully aligned with authoritarian regimes. They not only support but also enforce oppressive policies, playing a significant role in the regime’s operational apparatus and contributing directly to its consolidation of power.

Latest Events

  • Newsmax Aired False, Defamatory Statements Leading to Legal Scrutiny Logo
    APR
    10
    2025

    A Delaware Superior Court judge ruled that Newsmax aired false and defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems during its coverage of the 2020 election, requiring Dominion to prove actual malice to sustain its defamation claim.

  • -70

    Media Influence and Propaganda

    April 15

    Newsmax's decision to broadcast demonstrably false and defamatory claims about Dominion Voting Systems plays into broader patterns of misinformation that undermine public trust and democratic processes. The dissemination of such false narratives contributes to a political environment that can embolden authoritarian tendencies, making this a negative action from an anti-fascist perspective.

    Newsmax aired false statements about Dominion after 2020 election ...

  • Newsmax Broadcast False Election Claims Logo
    APR
    09
    2025

    A Delaware judge ruled that Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about Dominion Voting Systems' role in the 2020 presidential election, contributing to misleading public discourse. The ruling highlights the network's role in spreading misinformation that could undermine democratic processes.

  • -60

    Public and Political Behavior

    April 15

    Newsmax's broadcast of false claims has significant implications on public political discourse by exacerbating misinformation and amplifying narratives that can erode trust in democratic institutions. This misuse of media platforms actively fuels right-wing authoritarian rhetoric.

    Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company

  • -50

    Media Influence and Propaganda

    April 15

    The ruling underscores Newsmax's role in disseminating propaganda through misleading and defamatory content. This harmful broadcast not only distorts electoral facts but also serves to bolster authoritarian narratives by manipulating public perception.

    Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company

  • Newsmax Settles 2020 Election Defamation Lawsuit Logo
    SEP
    15
    2024

    Newsmax, the pro-Trump cable channel, agreed to pay $40 million in a confidential settlement to Smartmatic to resolve a 2020 election-related defamation lawsuit. The settlement, finalized in September 2024 as indicated by regulatory filings and recent SEC disclosure during its pre-IPO process, ends claims tied to false assertions about election rigging.

  • -50

    Public and Political Behavior

    April 15

    Newsmax’s settlement signifies a retreat from its earlier dissemination of politically charged misinformation regarding the 2020 election. This defamation suit settlement highlights the company's role in promoting false narratives that have bolstered far-right, authoritarian-leaning sentiments. Such actions undermine democratic accountability and contribute to an environment favorable to authoritarianism.

    Newsmax agreed to pay $40 million to settle Smartmatic’s 2020 election defamation lawsuit

  • Newsmax Publishes Controversial Union Defeat Coverage Logo
    JUN
    01
    2023

    Newsmax, Inc. published an article on June 1, 2023, covering a Supreme Court decision that penalized unionized drivers after a strike over contract disputes. The article emphasizes the union's failure to take adequate precautions, thereby reinforcing a conservative narrative that undermines organized labor rights.

  • -30

    Public and Political Behavior

    April 15

    The publication reflects a media stance that supports an anti-labor narrative. By framing the Supreme Court’s ruling in a manner that marginalizes union perspectives, Newsmax’s coverage aligns with political behavior that can embolden authoritarian policies against organized labor.

    Supreme Court Hands Union Defeat Over Strike Damages - Newsmax

  • -60

    Media Influence and Propaganda

    April 15

    The article's editorial framing contributes to a media influence that downplays legitimate labor concerns and reinforces a narrative favorable to conservative and authoritarian perspectives. Such propagandistic coverage can erode solidarity and support for workers' rights.

    Supreme Court Hands Union Defeat Over Strike Damages - Newsmax

  • Newsmax Hires Lobbyists Amid DirecTV Dispute Logo
    MAR
    07
    2023

    Newsmax, Inc. has engaged Squire Patton Boggs to conduct lobbying efforts concerning its dispute with DirecTV, which dropped the network over licensing fee disagreements. The move has drawn attention from Republican lawmakers.

  • -40

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 15

    Newsmax's decision to hire Squire Patton Boggs to lobby on issues related to its dispute with DirecTV reflects a strategic use of political leverage. This move highlights a reliance on political influence to address corporate disputes, aligning with practices often seen as bolstering corporate power over democratic processes and transparency, a concern from an anti-authoritarian perspective.

    Bottom Line: Newsmax adds lobbyists in DirecTV dispute

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