At 92, Rupert Murdoch remains very much alive, and his influence, not only on Fox News but on much of journalism, will likely continue for some time.
LONDON — To read and watch the reaction of people who have hated Fox News from its creation, one might think it resembles dancing on someone’s grave. But at 92, Rupert Murdoch remains very much alive, and his influence, not only on Fox News but on much of journalism, will likely continue for some time.
The answer comes from Mr. Murdoch’s note last Thursday to his employees: “Self-serving bureaucracies are seeking to silence those who would question their provenance and purpose. Elites have open contempt for those who are not members of their rarefied class. Most of the media is in cahoots with those elites, peddling political narratives rather than pursuing the truth.”
Ideology and elitism have overcome sound business decisions. Opinion polls consistently show that most Americans no longer trust the media. Will things change now that Mr. Murdoch’s son Lachlan has been passed the torch? It’s hard to predict, but he inherits a goose that is laying ratings golden eggs, and while he may understandably want to put his own imprint on the network, caution is advised. Other conservative networks, like Newsmax, are waiting to jump should Fox News falter.
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