Rep. Mike Cloud to Newsmax: Network Cancellation 'Unconscionable'

Rep. Mike Cloud, R-Texas, told Newsmax that DirecTV's deplatforming of the network was "absolutely unconscionable."

Cloud, appearing on Thursday night's "Greg Kelly Reports," was asked about DirecTV's removal of Newsmax from its satellite TV service.

"It's absolutely unconscionable," Cloud said. "For people who talk about equity all the time, to constantly disparage and work against any sort of conservative ideology, it's just unfortunate. It's sad. It's tragic to see it happen.

"To think if your ideas are so bad that you have to use censorship, coercion, and oppression to move them forward and get any traction, maybe you just have bad ideas. And so, it's time for these people to stop this. We certainly, from an oversight perspective, have to keep looking into what's going on here, and we'll continue to do that."

Cloud is a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Action You Can Take to Fight AT&T DirecTV's Censorship:

1. If you are a DirecTV customer call them toll free at 877-763-9762 and demand they bring NEWSMAX back on air, or you can CANCEL!

• [When you speak to a live operator, let them know you are aware NEWSMAX's livestream is ending soon on other platforms, so unless you get it on DirecTV you will have to cancel their service.]
• If you are an AT&T customer for any of their products or services, call them and demand they end their censorship of NEWSMAX or you will cancel. Call AT&T toll free at 888-855-2338.

2. Call your Member of Congress or senator at 202-224-3121 and demand they stop AT&T and DirecTV's censorship of conservative media like NEWSMAX!

3. Go to our online petition and get more info at: iWantNewsmax.com.

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