Posted on 11/15/2022 12:55:43 PM PST by lowbridge
The report from ‘i’, a British newspaper, claims Murdoch has responded to the midterm disaster befalling the GOP by telling Trump the failure of his candidates to carry a red wave to fruition has “put an end” to the former President’s political career.
“There have been conversations between them during which Rupert made it clear to Donald that we cannot back another run for the White House,” one News Corporation source allegedly said.
They also suggest that Murdoch’s son, Lachlan, chief executive of Fox News’ parent company Fox Corporation, has indicated the media outlet would get behind Florida Governor Ron DeSantis instead.
The shocking report also advises that should 2024 come down to a rematch between President Biden and Trump, the organization would remain neutral, but if the Democrats go a different route, the Murdoch family would be “open to backing another Democrat candidate.”
The New York Post and Wall Street Journal, two other media outlets owned by Rupert Murdoch, appear to be pushing the ‘get off the Trump train’ narrative following the midterms.
The Journal alone ran six separate op-eds critical of the former President, with one titled “Trump Is the Republican Party’s Biggest Loser.
”The editorial board notes that Trump has suffered electoral setbacks in nearly every election cycle since his surprise victory in 2016.
The Post, meanwhile, has run two covers of late with one mocking the Republican leader as “Trumpty Dumpty” and another suggesting DeSantis is “DeFuture” of the GOP.
Rupert Murdoch appears to have gone full Never-Trumper, according to this report. I get throwing his weight behind Ron DeSantis as a viable alternative, but can he honestly name one Democrat who would be a superior President in 2024?
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Didn’t he back Hillary in 2008 and 2016. He isn’t personally a Republican.
No surprise here.
Seems like we need to get foreign ownership out of our national mass communications system.
“has indicated the media outlet would get behind Florida Governor Ron DeSantis instead.”
No chance. he ain’t running. The deep state sure like to push this crap the next 2 years.
Fox hasn’t supported Trump ever.
Since this is one tiny media outlet reporting on a big shark outlet, who knows if there is any truth in it. However, isn’t it sickening that a media outlet comprised of journalists and advertising salesmen takes an active strong role in deciding how our government is formulated with no embarrassment?
To hell with CNN, MSNBC, Fox, ABCCBSNBC, WaPo, LAT etc etc.
No problem. And conservatives can go with a conservative network.
Did anyone expect anything less from an established anti-Trumper?
Seriously?
Really?
He is a Democrat as are his sons.
I say that as well. The only one ever at FOX who was conservative was Roger Ailes and he’s fired/dead.
Who cares?
How is that any different?
Wow! now WHO woulda thunk that?
Maybe he should back Biden. The Dems seem to be doing great. 🙃
Stick a fork in fox. It’s done.
Rupert is busy with his Great Reset assignment from Klaus these days.
No one care was Rupert does. Viewers are dropping off after the election. I no longer watch them. It’s like watching CNN, hard to stomach. Even Tucker won’t be able to save them if the continue down this road.
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