Newsmax: Where "News" Goes to Die a Slow, Embarrassing Death

The "News" Powerhouse That Can't Even Spot an AI Fake

Okay, let's be real. Newsmax, that bastion of... alternative facts, is attending some fancy tech conference. The RBC Capital Markets Global Technology, Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference, to be exact. Scheduled for November 18-19, 2025, in NYC, and CEO Christopher Ruddy will be there. Big whoop.

Seriously, who actually thinks Newsmax is a "news powerhouse," as Forbes apparently called them? I mean, Reuters Institute lists them as a top U.S. news brand, but I'm betting that's based on reach, not, you know, journalism. It's like calling McDonald's a culinary institution.

And get this: they’re boasting about reaching 40 million Americans. Cool story, bro. My grandma forwards me chain emails; does that make her a media mogul?

But here's where it gets truly face-palm worthy. This same "news powerhouse" recently aired a segment that was basically propped up by AI-generated garbage. Fox News did too, offcourse, but that doesn't excuse Newsmax. Remember that story about SNAP beneficiaries supposedly threatening to ransack stores? Yeah, turns out some of those clips were faker than a politician's promise. Fox News Fell for AI Fakes. Did an AI Expert Fall for One, Too?

They got snookered by AI. Newsmax. The same Newsmax that probably rails against "fake news" every five minutes. You can't make this stuff up.

The Echo Chamber of Racism and Right-Wing Fantasies

It's tempting to just laugh and move on, but there's a darker side to this. Newsmax isn't just a purveyor of bad information; it's a breeding ground for some seriously toxic garbage.

Remember when Newsmax host Rob Schmitt claimed SNAP recipients are using their benefits to "get their weaves" done? Give me a break! That's not even dog-whistling; that's just straight-up racist garbage. He might as well put on a white hood and be done with it. Newsmax Host: SNAP Recipients Are Getting 'Weaves'

And it's not just about race. It's about demonizing the poor, spreading misinformation, and generally poisoning the well of public discourse. They parrot the same tired, debunked narratives about food stamp recipients being drug addicts and buying lobster. It's the same welfare queen myth that should have died with Reagan.

Then there's Greg Kelly, who thinks a hijab is "not exactly something that is congruent with American culture." Really, Greg? Last time I checked, America was supposed to be a melting pot, not a homogenous blob of bland conformity.

But wait, are we really supposed to believe these people are that stupid? Or is it all just calculated outrage bait designed to rile up their base? I honestly don't know anymore. Maybe it's a bit of both.

Platforming Hate, Excusing Antisemitism

And let's not forget their cozy relationship with people who have... questionable views.

Rick Santorum even had to publicly smack down Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation for defending Tucker Carlson's decision to interview Nick Fuentes, a known antisemite. Santorum, of all people, had to be the voice of reason! The world's gone sideways.

Santorum said Roberts "missed it a little bit" because the issue wasn't about canceling Fuentes, but about Carlson "platforming" him. That's putting it mildly. It's like saying Hitler had a "slight" problem with the Jews.

So, What's the Real Story?

Newsmax isn't just a news outlet; it's an echo chamber for the worst impulses of the right. They’re not interested in informing the public; they're interested in confirming their viewers' biases, no matter how hateful or detached from reality those biases might be. And honestly, it's just depressing to watch.