Murdoch Enduring Alliance: Fox News’ new prime time lineup shows Murdoch’s loyalty to Trump. The right-wing media mogul has refrained from attacking the Republican Party’s de facto leader, despite rumors of a desire to change course.
As Fox News‘ influential lineup debuts, Murdoch’s decision to keep Trump loyalists who spread propaganda and misinformation during the former president’s tenure becomes clear. It speaks volumes.
Murdoch had the chance to revamp Fox News’ prime time programming when Tucker Carlson unexpectedly left the 8 pm slot earlier this year. He could have given conservative Trump-skeptics prominent time slots. Murdoch refused to promote any such voice.
In preparation for the 2024 presidential campaign, the aging patriarch has gathered a group of familiar figures who unabashedly support MAGA. Fox’s evening lineup now includes Laura Ingraham, Sean Hannity, Jesse Watters, and Greg Gutfeld, all of whom support Trump. Like a MAGA Matrix, it shields Trump from criticism.
Murdoch’s MAGA lineup may reflect GOP sentiments. Despite his desire to distance the party from Trump, the majority of its members remain loyal to the former president. Trump shaped the party with Murdoch’s media. Even for Murdoch, reviving the Republican Party seems unlikely.
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Murdoch’s Trump-like alternative has failed. The media mogul’s recent support for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has failed to sway voters. Trump leads the 2024 Republican field in polls, while DeSantis’ campaign lags.
Murdoch knows this. According to The New York Times, he may be growing disillusioned with DeSantis and hoping for a new candidate like Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. Even if Youngkin ran, Murdoch knows that overthrowing Trump would be difficult. Thus, his choice of a Trump-friendly prime time lineup.
Murdoch may worry that the election will polarize the nation. He may think a twice-indicted and impeached former president, desperate for survival, could harm the nation. Murdoch also realizes that his media empire should adapt to the harsh reality rather than resist.
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