• RSBN host Matthew Alvarez removed from press riser during Trump’s Mount Airy appearance
• Reporter questioned whether honest coverage prompted ejection from media platform
• Incident occurred at Tuesday economic rally in Monroe County casino ballroom

MOUNT POCONO, PA (TDR) — A conservative media host covering President Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally this week questioned whether his straightforward reporting led to his removal from the press platform, sparking questions about media access at Trump events. Matthew Alvarez of Right Side Broadcasting Network delivered an extended on-air commentary about being asked to vacate the press pen during Tuesday’s rally at Mount Airy Casino Resort.

The incident unfolded as Trump addressed supporters at the Monroe County venue, where he discussed economic policy and affordability concerns ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Alvarez, who had been conducting interviews and providing live reports from atop the media riser, said a Trump administration press lead instructed him that no more people could stand in front of cameras.

Network’s History With Trump Coverage

Right Side Broadcasting Network has established itself as one of the most prominent pro-Trump media outlets since launching in 2015. The network built its reputation on comprehensive livestream coverage of Trump rallies, speeches, and public appearances across YouTube and Rumble platforms. RSBN’s channel has accumulated over 1.8 million YouTube subscribers and received hundreds of millions of views covering Trump events.

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The network’s coverage model typically involves sending hosts to interview supporters waiting in line and inside venues for hours before Trump takes the stage. Founder Joe Seales has previously stated the channel bases its entire business model around covering Trump, with single livestreams of rallies generating as much as fifteen thousand dollars in advertising revenue.

Reporter’s On-Air Response

Alvarez directed his camera operator to pan across the press area, pointing out other media personnel standing in front of cameras. He emphasized maintaining professional and respectful relationships with mainstream media colleagues while refusing to compromise on what he characterized as truthful reporting. The RSBN host stressed his commitment to conservative journalism principles despite the ejection from the platform.

The reporter acknowledged the personal stakes involved in his coverage, mentioning his one-year-old child and expecting another baby. He described his decision to speak openly about the incident as requiring courage but insisted he would not waver from reporting what he considers truth. Alvarez worked in mainstream media before joining RSBN and referenced that experience when explaining his unwillingness to bow to political pressures.

Rally Context and Significance

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Trump’s appearance at the Mount Airy Casino Resort ballroom marked his first visit to Northeast Pennsylvania since beginning his second term in January. The event was billed as an official White House gathering focused on economic messaging, though it featured characteristics of traditional campaign rallies. Republican Representatives Rob Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie both spoke at the event, as Trump seeks to maintain Republican control of the House in competitive Pennsylvania districts.

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