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GB News Seeks Trump's Backing Amid Credibility Crisis

10/7/2025

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GB News, led by Nigel Farage, met Donald Trump's team in Washington seeking United States support.
The channel aims to promote right-wing UK views, with Trump's backing boosting credibility.
It averages 77,200 daily viewers and posted a £33.4 million loss last year, despite doubling revenues.
Critics say GB News threatens UK impartiality; Ofcom faces scrutiny over regulation.

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Story summary

GB News, led by Nigel Farage, met Donald Trump's team in Washington seeking United States support.
The channel aims to promote right-wing UK views, with Trump's backing boosting credibility.
It averages 77,200 daily viewers and posted a £33.4 million loss last year, despite doubling revenues.
Critics say GB News threatens UK impartiality; Ofcom faces scrutiny over regulation.