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Newsmax Surpasses 25 Million Social Media Followers
Company Sees Record-Breaking Audience Growth in Key Platforms BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2026 /Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") today announced a major milestone in its digital expansion, surpassing 25 million followers ...
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