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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

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Justin Baragona

Justin Baragona

Senior Media Reporter

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