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RISING STARS: Conservative Media Powerhouses Score EXCLUSIVE State of the Union Access

Gary FranchiFebruary 24, 2026230 views
RISING STARS: Conservative Media Powerhouses Score EXCLUSIVE State of the Union Access
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Conservative media is officially taking its rightful place in the halls of power as two of The Daily Wire's brightest stars have secured coveted invitations to President Trump's State of the Union address tonight.

Michael Knowles, host of one of America's most popular conservative podcasts, will attend as a personal guest of House Speaker Mike Johnson, while rising conservative commentator Isabel Brown will join West Virginia Congressman Riley Moore (R) for the historic evening.

This isn't just another media story, Patriots – this is a seismic shift in how Washington operates. For too long, the corrupt mainstream media has monopolized access to our nation's most important political events while pushing their radical leftist agenda. Now, voices that actually represent We the People are getting the recognition they deserve.

Conservative Media's Moment

The Daily Wire's growing influence in the nation's capital represents something much bigger than media access. It's proof that Americans are hungry for truth-telling journalism that isn't filtered through the lens of woke ideology and Trump Derangement Syndrome.

While CNN and MSDNC ratings continue their death spiral, authentic conservative voices like Knowles and Brown are building massive audiences of Americans who refuse to be gaslit by the legacy media complex.

"Michael Knowles is one of America's most influential conservative voices, and his presence at the State of the Union shows how the media landscape is fundamentally changing," a source familiar with the invitation process told reporters.

Speaker Johnson's decision to invite Knowles sends a clear message: the era of conservative media being treated as second-class citizens in Washington is over. Under Trump's leadership, voices that champion America First policies and constitutional principles are finally getting the respect they've earned.

As President Trump prepares to lay out his vision for completing the MAGA agenda, having genuine conservative media representatives in the chamber ensures the American people will get unfiltered analysis – not the usual spin from establishment talking heads who despise everything Trump stands for.

Tonight's State of the Union just became a lot more interesting. Will the legacy media finally face some real competition in their own backyard?

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Gary Franchi

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

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SmallTownValuesVerifiedjust now
I remember when my local newspaper used to actually report news fairly before they went woke. These rising conservative outlets remind me of real journalism from back in the day when reporters just reported facts.
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DefendLiberty1776Verifiedjust now
YES! This gives me hope that alternative media is finally breaking through the gatekeepers.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
FINALLY! It's about time real conservative voices get the access they deserve instead of being shut out by the mainstream media establishment.
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TexasRed47Verifiedjust now
Agreed! The legacy media has had a monopoly on this stuff for way too long.
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ConstitutionalConservativeVerifiedjust now
This is huge for independent journalism. Which specific outlets got the credentials? I'm hoping Daily Wire and Epoch Times made the cut.
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FreedomFighter88Verifiedjust now
About time we get unfiltered reporting instead of the spin from CNN and MSNBC.
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AmericaFirst2020Verifiedjust now
The questions they ask will be so much better than the softball nonsense we usually get.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
Exactly! Can't wait to hear actual tough questions being asked for once.