During the interview, Cuccia claimed Trump was the rightful winner of the 2020 election, to which Starnes quickly responded, 'Again, Newsmax certainly does not believe that the election was rigged and we just cannot go down that path.' This intervention highlights the network's attempt to distance itself from the prevalent conspiracy theories surrounding the election results.
The fact that Newsmax is facing lawsuits from Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic for allegedly defaming them by amplifying election lies indicates the precarious nature of conservative media, as it navigates support for Trump's baseless claims while trying to mitigate legal repercussions.
Starnes’ decision to cut Cuccia off underscores a tension within conservative media: the demand for loyalty to Trump's narrative often clashes with the realities of legal accountability and factual reporting. This balancing act is further complicated by the financial implications of ongoing legal battles.
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