OAN Appeals To Viewers, Followers To ‘Call AT&T & DirecTV' To Oppose Drop

By Ken Stone, Times of San Diego

January 18, 2022

One America News will not go quietly.

Three days after it was revealed DirecTV would drop the far-right network from its channel offerings, the San Diego-based outlet Monday began making public appeals.

“Call AT&T & DirecTV Today — Cancel Culture In News Is Unacceptable!” said a headline on OAN’s website.

“Don’t let woke executives shut down OAN!” said the posting, echoing language made Saturday by Donald Trump at his “Save America” rally in Florence, Arizona. “Join the movement and stand up for freedom of the press!”

Reuters reported that the decision by America’s largest satellite provider to drop OAN could financially cripple theTV network known for fueling conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.

DirecTV, with about 15 million subscribers, is by far OAN’s largest carrier. According to testimony by OAN’s accountant reviewed by Reuters, DirecTV provided 90% of the conservative network’s revenue.

“We informed Herring Networks that, following a routine internal review, we do not plan to enter into a new contract when our current agreement expires,” DirecTV said in a statement.

A video about Trump’s remarks on OAN accompanied the posting — the first time the network formally acknowledged the DirecTV action.

Herring Networks, parent of OAN, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday’s postings. Neither has AT&T nor DirecTV.

This is a breaking news story. Check later for updates.

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