Takeaways: How a right-wing internet broadcaster became Trump’s loyal herald

OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — The Right Side Broadcasting Network has become a major player in Donald Trump’s MAGA universe — a reference to the ex-president’s “Make America Great Again” slogan — amassing more than 2 million subscribers on its YouTube channel and on Rumble, an alternative video-sharing platform.

As Trump’s loyal herald, carrying his message live and unfiltered from his rallies and other events, RSBN has allowed the former president to bypass traditional media and inject his vision for America directly into the veins of his diehard supporters. Here are a few things to know about RSBN and how the upstart channel covers Trump.

A TRUMP FAVORITE

RSBN’s positive coverage has made the internet channel a Trump favorite and a destination for his MAGA movement. Out of all the conservative news outlets Trump had to choose from, he picked RSBN to host a special from his Mar-a-Lago estate on March 4, the day before voters in 16 states cast presidential primary ballots.

Joe Seales, RSBN’s founder and CEO, denied the channel acts as a surrogate for Trump or his presidential ambitions.

“We aren’t affiliated with them,” Seales said. “We just cover Donald Trump. Our goal has never been to be an extension or a cheerleader for the Trump campaign.”

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