‘Lame and weak’: Nicolle Wallace rips conservative media over Russiagate obsession The “Deadline: White House” host said Newsmax is betraying its viewers to flatter the president.

Aug. 14, 2025, 2:11 PM EDT

By Allison Detzel

Nicolle Wallace called out traditional conservative media for continuing to push baseless conspiracy theories about the Russia investigation and former President Barack Obama. On Wednesday, the “Deadline: White House” host blasted Newsmax for betraying its viewers in a “desperate” attempt to flatter Donald Trump.

Wallace slammed the outlet for promoting the “absurd and unfounded claims” of Trump’s director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, who accused Obama and members of his administration of engaging in a “treasonous conspiracy” while investigat

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