One America News Network
One America News Network (OANN), also known as One America News (OAN), is an American cable news and political commentary network and website founded in 2013.
One America News Network (OANN), also known as One America News (OAN), is an American cable news and political commentary network and website. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, it is owned by Herring Networks, Inc. The network is widely described by major media outlets and media-watch organizations as right-wing or far-right, and has been associated with pro-Donald Trump coverage and misinformation controversies.
History
One America News Network began broadcasting on July 4, 2013. It was created by Robert Herring Sr. and developed under Herring Networks, with operations based in San Diego, California.
Programming and editorial orientation
The channel offers news and political commentary. Its coverage is widely characterized by external observers as conservative, right-wing, or far-right, and it has often been associated with strongly pro-Donald Trump editorial positions. The network became especially known for promoting disputed or false claims about the 2020 U.S. presidential election and COVID-19.
Controversies
OANN has been criticized by journalists and media watchdogs for spreading misinformation, including claims related to the 2020 U.S. election and the COVID-19 pandemic. The outlet has also been linked to conspiracy-theory coverage and partisan commentary.
Corporate structure
The network is owned by Herring Networks, Inc., a family-owned media company. Its headquarters are in San Diego, California, with news bureaus in Washington, D.C., and New York City. Reuters reported that the network received significant financial support through carriage arrangements involving AT&T-owned platforms.
Key facts
- OANN launched on July 4, 2013, as a U.S. television news and commentary outlet.
- It was founded by Robert Herring Sr. and is owned by Herring Networks, Inc.
- Its headquarters are in San Diego, California, with news bureaus in Washington, D.C., and New York City.
- The network is commonly described by outside sources as right-wing or far-right.
- It became especially known for pro-Trump coverage and for promoting disputed or false claims about the 2020 U.S. presidential election and COVID-19.
Canadian readers may encounter OANN in discussions of U.S. media polarization, misinformation, and transborder political influence, especially in coverage of Donald Trump, the 2020 election, and conservative media ecosystems.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_America_News_NetworkSupports: Founded in 2013; also known as OANN/OAN; owned by Herring Networks; headquartered in San Diego; bureaus in Washington, D.C. and New York City.
- One America News Network — https://www.oann.com/about/Supports: Owned by Herring Networks, Inc.; founded by Robert Herring Sr.; company background and operations.
- Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/how-att-helped-build-far-right-one-america-news-2021-10-06/Supports: Describes OANN as far-right; reports on its financial support through AT&T-related carriage arrangements and its origin story.
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/12/technology/one-america-news-spreads-debunked-elections-claims.htmlSupports: Reports that OANN promoted debunked election claims and was known for conspiracy-theory content and pro-Trump positioning.
- Media Matters for America — https://www.mediamatters.org/one-america-news-networkSupports: Characterizes OANN as right-wing and pro-Trump; discusses its political commentary style and conspiracy-theory coverage.