Former CNN senior political commentator Rick Santorum has been hired by conservative news network Newsmax, six months after he and CNN parted ways following offensive comments the former lawmaker made about Native Americans during a speech earlier this year. Santorum will join Newsmax as its Senior Political Analyst and make his debut for the company with special election coverage on Tuesday night, Newsmax said in a statement. “Rick Santorum is one of the most articulate and candid political analysts in media today, and we are honored to have him leading Newsmax’s team of commentators Tuesday and beyond,” Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy said. ADVERTISEMENTSantroum served two terms as a Republican Senator from Pennsylvania before joining the political media landscape as an analyst and contributor. Santorum and CNN parted ways in May after it was revealed the network's senior political analyst made offensive comments about Native Americans during a Young America’s Foundation event.

Source: CNN November 02, 2021 19:35 UTC