Topic: Oann

Alex Stamos of the Stanford Internet Observatory suggests that tech companies and internet service providers should limit the reach of conservative influencers and networks like OANN and Newsmax. He argues that while these entities have freedom of speech, infrastructure providers like Verizon and AT&T are not obligated to push their content into millions of homes. The discussion compares this potential marginalization to the treatment of the John Birch Society in the 1960s.

An OANN reporter questioned President Trump about reports of Chinese President Xi Jinping expressing financial support for Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. Trump stated he had not discussed the matter with Xi but would be unhappy if such support were finalized.

The hosts discuss the credentialing of reporters at White House briefings, noting that ABC's John Karl allegedly bumped an OANN reporter to seat the Phoenix TV journalist. They point to a video of Dr. Fauci winking and giving a "finger pistol" gesture to Karl as evidence of a coordinated effort between the media and health officials to undermine the President.

A brief review of One America News (OAN) suggests it provides better international news coverage than mainstream outlets. The network is noted for being the starting point for personalities like Tomi Lahren and is praised for avoiding the "drivel" found on other cable news stations.