Newsmax tries to poach Fox bookers

Newsmax is owned by Trump friend Chris Ruddy. The bookers — who try to land guests at a moment's notice — said they believe his network courted them because it wants to gain their contacts.

• They said several other colleagues — mostly younger Fox employees with lower salaries — also have been approached.
• A spokesperson for Newsmax did not respond to a request for comment. Fox News did not immediately provide a comment.

Background: Trump's criticism of Fox has created a parallel universe on the right, where the conservative network isn't pro-Trump enough for millions of his diehards, Axios' Sara Fischer writes.

• Newsmax is using this period to its advantage, filling its air with segments and hosts who argue the president still has a chance to defeat Biden.

On Monday, ratings for Newsmax passed Fox in the 7pm hour for the key 25- to 54-year-old demographic for the first time ever, CNN's Brian Stelter reports.