Newsmax viewers got a Thanksgiving treat when Carl Higbie gathered a primetime roundtable featuring Rob Schmitt, Greg Kelly, and Rob Finnerty to speak plainly about the state of the nation and what matters to patriotic Americans. The special aired as part of Newsmax’s holiday programming and brought together four of the network’s sharpest voices for an unvarnished conversation about politics, family, and the future.
The discussion cut through the usual holiday niceties and went straight to the heart of conservative concerns, with the hosts unapologetically defending American values and the promise of a stronger, fairer future under a second Trump administration. They reminded viewers that real patriotism means speaking truth to power in living rooms just as loudly as on our airwaves. The tone was refreshingly direct, the kind of honest debate Americans deserve rather than the sanitised, biased chatter pushed by the other networks.
One of the most useful segments was practical advice for talking politics at Thanksgiving tables without surrendering your convictions or letting the conversation be hijacked by leftist talking points. The hosts urged patriots to keep debates factual, calm, and rooted in common-sense principles — and to walk away from relatives who choose to weaponise family gatherings with ideological attacks. That kind of guidance matters now more than ever, as the left uses social pressure and cancel tactics to police private conversations.
They also spent time celebrating what a conservative second Trump administration could accomplish, painting a picture of renewed strength at the border, restored energy independence, and judges who respect the Constitution. While the corporate media continues to ignore or mock those achievements, Newsmax’s hosts made clear that conservative governance delivers real results for working Americans. Their message was simple: defend the country, reward success, and never apologise for putting America first.
The roundtable didn’t shy away from calling out the liberal corporate media for its systematic bias and censorship, noting how outlets that once pretended to report the news now function as political operatives. Newsmax positioned itself as a genuine alternative, promising unfiltered coverage and a platform for voices shut out elsewhere. For millions of Americans tired of being gaslit by the media establishment, that independence is not optional — it’s essential.
If you missed the special, take the hosts’ message to heart this holiday season: stand tall, speak truthfully, and keep faith with the America our founders intended. The fight for free speech, secure borders, and a prosperous future for our children happens in homes and on air, and patriots must be engaged on both fronts. There is nothing more American than defending our values while gathering with family, and Newsmax’s unfiltered roundtable was a welcome reminder of that duty.
