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Not Even Tucker Carlson’s Fox News Firing Could Save Newsmax

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Newsmax was riding sky-high on surging ratings after its top rival, Fox News, fired its biggest star—but here’s how it eventually came crashing back down.

Justin Baragona
Justin Baragona 

Senior Media Reporter

An animation of Tucker Carlson and the Newsmax logo.
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Justin Baragona

Justin Baragona

Senior Media Reporter

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