The Daily Wire
Coverage of The Daily Wire in the Nexus archive.
- The Daily Wire sells Jeremy’s Razors to media company’s former CEO
The Daily Wire is selling its consumer brand Jeremy’s Razors to Boreing Media, a company founded by its former CEO Jeremy Boreing. Jeremy’s Razors was launched after sponsor Harry’s Razors ended its deal with The Daily Wire over coverage disputes and generated $55 million in sales to date.
- Ben Shapiro-backed 'propaganda' film portrays pro-Palestine 'terrorists' on campus
A film produced by Ben Shapiro's media company Daily Wire, 'Run, Fight, Hide: Infidels,' has faced criticism for its portrayal of pro-Palestine university students and Muslims as 'terrorists' enforcing 'barbaric Sharia law.' The film's trailer includes controversial imagery and rhetoric, such as clips from Fox News and references to Islamic State executions, and stars Jonathan Majors as a military veteran combating the depicted threat.
- Daily Wire, under pressure, seeks strategic investors, targets IPO
The Daily Wire is seeking $100 million in investment led by Highmount Capital, aiming for a $2 billion IPO within 18 months. The company reported $48 million in adjusted EBITDA but faces declining subscribers and ad revenue, with a failed $50 million scripted series contributing to financial strain.
- Conservatives make the case for right-wing ads at Cannes Lions
The Daily Wire and LSKR are hosting events at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to challenge the ad industry's perceived groupthink and highlight missing political perspectives. Trump Media & Technology Group and Piers Morgan are also present at the event, signaling a right-leaning presence in an industry typically avoiding overt politics.
- Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicks
Vice President JD Vance added a chicken coop to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory, designed to resemble the Victorian home. The coop, donated by Carolina Coops and built without taxpayer funds, includes a dozen baby chicks. A family event with 4-H students educated children about the coop.
- Ohio, feds announce indictments in Medicaid fraud
Ohio and federal authorities announced indictments against nine individuals for allegedly defrauding the government of $42 million through Medicaid and COVID programs. The collaboration includes a new federal-state data-sharing system to combat fraud, with 49 home health providers suspended for billing irregularities. Political tensions arose as GOP legislators criticized Governor Mike DeWine for alleged oversight failures in Medicaid fraud.
- Dr. Oz trusts Gov. DeWine’s handling of Medicaid, as other Republicans express fraud concerns
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the federal Medicaid chief, supports Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's management of Medicaid despite allegations of fraud from other Republicans. DeWine defends the state's home healthcare program, while critics like Vivek Ramaswamy and state leaders claim widespread fraud, though these claims remain unproven.
- GOP senator calls on Trump to deliver ‘final blow’ against Iran
Senator Rick Scott calls on President Trump to deliver a final blow against Iran amidst a fragile ceasefire. Scott urges Americans to unite behind the president, stating the US military is on the brink of victory. The senator made these comments in an op-ed for the Daily Wire.
- Ramaswamy vows aggressive Medicaid crackdown after report alleges millions billed from vacant Ohio offices
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy vows to crack down on Medicaid waste and fraud after a report alleged millions were billed from vacant offices. The Ohio Department of Medicaid is investigating the matter. Ramaswamy promises aggressive prosecution of instances of waste, fraud, and abuse.