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BREAKING: Conservative Media RISING as Daily Wire Stars Attend Trump's State of the Union

Gary FranchiFebruary 24, 2026231 views
BREAKING: Conservative Media RISING as Daily Wire Stars Attend Trump's State of the Union
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Conservative media is officially taking its rightful place in the halls of power as two Daily Wire stars prepare to attend President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday evening.

Michael Knowles, host of "The Michael Knowles Show," will attend as a personal guest of House Speaker Mike Johnson, while rising conservative star Isabel Brown will join West Virginia Congressman Riley Moore (R) for the historic evening.

This isn't just about seating arrangements, Patriots – this is about the complete transformation of America's media landscape. For decades, radical leftist reporters and Democratic Party cheerleaders dominated State of the Union guest lists while actual conservative voices were shut out of the conversation.

The Death of Legacy Media

The invitation of Knowles and Brown represents something much bigger than two media personalities getting good seats. It's a clear signal that the days of CNN, MSDNC, and the rest of the state-run media controlling the narrative are OVER.

While legacy media continues to hemorrhage viewers and credibility, conservative outlets like The Daily Wire are exploding in popularity with everyday Americans who are hungry for truth instead of propaganda.

"Michael Knowles is one of America's most important conservative voices, and his presence at the State of the Union shows how the media landscape has fundamentally shifted," said a source familiar with the arrangements.

Speaker Johnson's decision to invite Knowles isn't surprising – it's smart politics. Why would Republican leaders continue to cater to hostile media outlets that spent four years spreading lies about President Trump when they could elevate voices that actually represent their voters?

New Media, New America

This moment crystallizes everything that's changed since Trump's triumphant return to the White House. The old gatekeepers are gone. The new media landscape rewards talent, truth, and authentic connection with audiences over insider access and establishment approval.

As Trump prepares to deliver what promises to be a barnburner State of the Union address, having genuine conservative voices in the chamber ensures the real story gets told – not filtered through the lens of Trump-deranged leftist "journalists."

The question isn't whether conservative media has arrived in Washington – it's whether the establishment media will survive what comes next.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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LibertarianDadVerified39 minutes ago
This shows how much the media landscape has shifted. When I was growing up, you had three networks and that was it. Now we actually have choices and diverse perspectives.
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RedStateRisingVerifiedjust now
I've been a Daily Wire subscriber since 2019 and watching them grow has been incredible. They're doing the real journalism that legacy media refuses to do. Proud to support them!
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ConservativeVoice22Verifiedjust now
Same here! Best investment I've made. Their documentaries alone are worth the subscription.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
Finally! It's about time conservative voices had a real presence at these events. The mainstream media has had a monopoly for way too long.
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TruthSeeker47Verifiedjust now
Exactly! We need authentic reporting, not the biased spin we get from CNN and MSNBC.
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ConservativeMillennialVerifiedjust now
The rise of independent conservative media has been one of the best things to happen in politics recently. We're not relying on the old gatekeepers anymore.
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AmericaFirst2024Verifiedjust now
Which Daily Wire personalities were there? Would love to know who got credentials.
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SarahFromTexasVerifiedjust now
Love this! Finally some real journalists in the room who will ask the tough questions instead of softballs.
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BorderStatePatriotVerifiedjust now
Hope they asked about the border crisis that mainstream media keeps ignoring!
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FreedomFighter1776Verifiedjust now
This is HUGE! The Daily Wire has been crushing it lately.