Greg Kelly criticized Pete Hegseth on-air, calling him blackmailable, which angered Trump and led to Newsmax's directive to control coverage against Hegseth.
Insiders revealed that CEO Chris Ruddy was shaken after hearing of Trump's displeasure, leading to urgent guidance for staff on how to cover Hegseth positively.
Newsmax COO Elliot Jacobson instructed staff to stress allegations against Hegseth, warning that any deviation from this directive could lead to termination.
Despite internal directives, some staff continued to criticize Hegseth, illustrating tensions within Newsmax regarding Trump's influence on their programming.
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