Daily Wire Reportedly Fires 25% of Staff, Cancels Kids Programming, and Hires Bankruptcy Lawyer
We’re breaking down some significant news regarding The Daily Wire that has come to light recently. Just three years after committing a reported $100 million to children’s programming, it appears the company has made a dramatic shift, reportedly completely abandoning its kids’ content division. This comes alongside reports of a layoff of 25% of their entire staff.
Adding to the concerning picture, there are also reports indicating that The Daily Wire has hired a bankruptcy attorney. This information, coupled with the significant staff reduction and the end of their ambitious children’s programming plans, raises serious questions about the financial health and future direction of the conservative media outlet.
Our video has highlighted the growing evidence surrounding these claims, including reports from former staff members. While we may have our differences with figures like Jeremy Boreing and Ben Shapiro, we recognize that these developments likely impact many hard-working individuals behind the scenes – the social media managers, scriptwriters, and video editors.
Interestingly, these reports surfaced just weeks after CEO Jeremy Boreing stepped down from his co-CEO role. Boreing is reportedly now focusing on projects like “Pendragon,” a high-fantasy series. There are suggestions that this project might be significantly over budget and behind schedule.
Furthermore, a high-profile layoff reportedly includes Alyssa Cordova, the Vice President of Public Relations. Sources cited in our video describe her as being central to the company’s aggressive media strategy and allege concerning behavior, including keeping files on perceived enemies. This isn’t the first time such allegations have surfaced regarding The Daily Wire’s internal culture.
The decision to eliminate the kids’ programming division is particularly noteworthy, especially considering the stated $100 million investment made just three years prior. We noted in our video the significant need for wholesome, conservative children’s content in the current media landscape.
Despite these reports, Ben Shapiro has publicly stated that rumors of serious financial trouble are “bullshit,” asserting that the company is “healthy,” “growing,” and “thriving” with “extremely big moves” planned for this year. He attributed the changes to aligning resources with business priorities.
However, the sequence of events – the alleged hiring of a bankruptcy attorney, the substantial layoffs, and the cancellation of a major investment in children’s content – paints a different picture for many observers. As we discussed in our video, it remains to be seen how these developments will ultimately impact The Daily Wire and the broader conservative media landscape.
