Full Story Could Murdoch bring down Trump?
Jul 30, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Andrew Dodd, a journalism professor and director at the University of Melbourne, delves into the drama between Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch. They explore Trump’s controversial 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein and its implications. The conversation turns to Trump’s surprising legal fight against Murdoch over critical reporting, analyzing the evolving dynamics of their relationship. Dodd also highlights the media’s role in shaping public perception amid these high-stakes confrontations, revealing the complexities of contemporary journalism.
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Murdoch-Trump Symbiosis Began Early
- Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump have had a symbiotic relationship since the 1970s in New York.
- Murdoch helped build Trump's profile through the New York Post's Page Six gossip column.
Fox News and MAGA Base Dynamics
- Fox News catered to the MAGA base by embracing the 'big lie' about the 2020 election.
- Murdoch's outlets balance truth and pandering to their loyal audiences.
WSJ Letter Sparks Trump's Lawsuit
- The Wall Street Journal alleges Trump had a provocative birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Trump sues Murdoch and the Journal to suppress damaging stories about Epstein.