Newsmax has issued a strong denial regarding reports of internal instructions to avoid criticizing Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense. The denial responds to a Mediaite article suggesting pressure from Trump after a segment critical of Hegseth was aired. Newsmax states it never received any complaints from Trump or restricted staff opinions about Hegseth’s nomination. The network emphasized its commitment to diverse opinions and refuted claims about staff meetings on the issue, asserting that no criticism was directed at employees expressing dissenting views.
Newsmax categorically denies almost the entire factual basis of this story as it relates to the network's response to the Hegseth nomination.
While Mr. Kelly did criticize the nomination, Mr. Ruddy never received a phone call from President Trump on the matter, nor did he have any conversation about the Hegseth nomination.
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