During the presidential campaign, Newsmax stuck an “editor’s note” at the top of many of its opinion columns stating, “The following opinion column does not constitute an endorsement of any political party, or candidate, on the part of Newsmax.” Since Newsmax’s opinion lineup heavily skews conservative, that note got quite a workout. Of course, it was all just meaningless boilerplate — and, of course, a joke. Since Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy is a buddy of Donald Trump, to the point that it offered live coverage of many of his campaign rallies followed servile stenography afterward — something it didn’t do for Kamala Harris — there was never a doubt that Ruddy allowed Newsmax to be a PR division of the Trump campaign. It was unmistakably clear that the entirety of the Newsmax operation constituted an endorsement of one specific party and one specific candidate on the part of Newsmax.
Still, Newsmax’s columnists were quite busy with their Trump-flufing, cheerleading his extremist plans and fearmongering about Democrats in the final few weeks of the campaign. Here are some examples:
In the closing weeks of the presidential election, out of sight from the mainstream media that are bent on demonizing his every move, Donald Trump is getting humanized in a new and gentler way.
Trump the cheerleader, caring father, teetotaler, stand-up comic: these unseen sides of the former president are showing up in onstage Q-and-A’s and on podcasts. Some videos of these candid moments draw millions of views on X, letting voters sidestep the media’s one-sided view of him.
And on Friday, the former president is to join the most popular podcast of all: “The Joe Rogan Experience,” with 11 million listeners per episode three or four times a week and 90 million downloads per month. It may break the internet.
The witty side of Donald Trump showed up at the Al Smith Catholic charity dinner in New York last week, as he funnily and fearlessly lampooned Democrats who sat alongside him.
[…]On another podcast, the host, Tyrus, a contributor on “Gutfeld” on Fox News, tells how Trump recently appeared on the show and, afterward, stuck around and talked to Tyrus’ 10-year-old daughter.
“You talked for 20 minutes … you could have been her grandfather,” Tyrus said. “And I was sitting there, and I was like, ‘I have been so wrong about this man,’ because I never understood why you fight the way you fight. You’re a family man.”
— Dennis Kneale, Oct. 23
“Day 1.” This term is not normally a controversial term, until the sitting vice president of the United States pinpointed January 20, 2025, as the day she will fix all of America’s problems. Kamala Harris must not realize that she has authority now as the No. 2 person in the executive branch of the government.
“Day 1” is also the day that the anti-Trump media has indicated his “revenge” will begin. This is as ridiculous as it is hypocritical since the left has been politically prosecuting the former 45thPresident.
What would actually happen on Inauguration Day if Trump does win? I thought I too would express my hopes for the 47thPresident (hopefully) Donald John Trump’s “Day 1.”
Many Trump supporters, as well as some observers, believe that the January 6th “Insurrection” was, at the very least, exploited by the government to discredit and intimidate conservative Americans.
Their skepticism is fueled by the Democrats’ and other officials’ inexplicable and inexcusable actions: Nancy Pelosi’s refusal of Donald Trump’s offer for additional National Guardsmen; the FBI’s numerous operatives seemingly instigating the crowd; Capitol security personnel opening doors and escorting many protestors inside; and the destruction or sealing of significant evidence from the House’s January 6 hearings.
For all these reasons, his first act should be to pardon and release all federal January 6th prisoners. They should also receive some sort of reparations for unlawful prosecution and imprisonment.
[…]Should they cause the civil unrest like they did in 2015 after Trump’s win, DJT’s first important actions may need to just be to survive. After all, Democrats have a history of violence when they do not get their way.
My Day 1 wish is that President Trump can make it to Day 2 and survive all the way to Day 1,161.
John Cylc, Oct. 28
(Pelosi didn’t reject Trump’s offer of National Guard troops because no offer was made.)
Bear in mind that a November election sweep of the House and Senate in combination with retention of the Oval Office will virtually destroy America’s two-party system, enabling Democrats to pass virtually any legislation they wish for many generations forward.
So yes, vote as if both the 2024 congressional and White House elections are the most consequential of our nation’s history.
Because they are.
— Larry Bell, Oct. 28
Religion is virtuous and principled. And that’s exactly what our nation needs now, more than ever.
If you examine our political landscape and the contours of our society, you don’t often find virtue.
Rather, what you find are conflict, division, and upheaval. Christianity provides a still viable alternative. A different way of life characterized by virtue and principle.
The reform we need in government, education, business, entertainment, and foreign relations sectors can be found in the powerful principles of Christianity.
Only through a strong foundation rooted in the Scriptures can we anchor our society against the chaotic and divisive messages we see around us.
Any society losing its principles loses its dignity.
Because the principles of one generation become the practices of the next.
— Jeff Grenell, Oct. 29
The political landscape for American Hispanics is driven by two critical issues deeply impacting our communities: the integrity of our nation’s borders and the robustness of our economy.
It’s evident that during his presidency, Donald Trump not only prioritized these issues but also forged a genuine partnership with Hispanic communities, a stark contrast to the empty overtures and failed policies under U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s watch.
[…]As we approach the next election, the choice for American Hispanics is clear.
We must align ourselves with a leader who has proven his commitment and delivered results, not one who merely offers empty rhetoric.
The future of our families, our safety, and our economic prosperity depend on it.
With Trump at the helm, American Hispanics can look forward to a future where our interests are protected, and our communities can flourish. It’s time to reject Kamala Harris’s false promises and embrace the proven leadership of Donald Trump.
— Bianca Gracia, Oct. 31
This Tuesday’s particular presidential election is also the most important election of our lifetimes for a simple additional reason: Harris is the most ideologically left-wing, intellectually deficient and wildly unprepared presidential candidate in the nation’s history.
An America under (God forbid) President Harris is an America besieged with so many illegal alien criminals and foreign terrorists so as to make the last four already-horrific years look positively paradisical.
An America under (God forbid) President Harris is one where American manufacturing continues to deteriorate, stifling electrical vehicle mandates destroy the American auto industry, oil and natural gas restrictions lead to skyrocketing energy prices, and mass spending once again brings crippling inflation.
An America under (God forbid) President Harris is one where the Supreme Court is packed, the lower courts are stacked with radical Constitution-hating progressives, and the Department of Justice is weaponized like never before against Democrats’ political enemies.
An America under (God forbid) President Harris is one where Iran gets the bomb, jihadism is emboldened both at home and abroad, China invades Taiwan and makes ever-greater inroads in our own hemisphere, and Israel is as diplomatically and militarily isolated as it has ever been.
Are you paying attention yet?
— Josh Hammer, Nov. 1
The importance of a second Trump term goes beyond America’s borders. A strong, prosperous, and confident U.S. is essential for global stability and democracy. Under Trump, America proved that it could pursue its interests without abandoning allies or shirking responsibilities.
His foreign policy of strength, paired with an economic revival at home, would provide a needed counterweight to the authoritarian regimes now challenging the world order.
Trump’s presidency marked the beginning of a new era, one in which American sovereignty, economic strength, and global leadership were restored. A second term would complete that transformation, securing a future of freedom, prosperity, and security not just for America but for the world.
— Nikola Kedhi, Nov. 1