American Friction Fox News: The Trump propaganda factory explained
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Jun 2, 2025 Matt Gertz, a Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America, dives into the influential relationship between Fox News and Donald Trump. He discusses how the network acts as a megaphone for Trump’s policies and messaging, particularly through strategic appearances by administration officials. Gertz highlights the troubling intertwining of media and politics, emphasizing how Fox News shapes Republican narratives while navigating controversies and declining polls. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Fox and the rise of alternative media amid these dynamics.
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Fox News as Propaganda Channel
- Fox News' coverage of Donald Trump is likened to "state TV" or a propaganda channel.
- The network consistently pushes his message to his largest supporter base.
Fox's Dominance in Right-Wing Media
- Fox News dominates right-wing viewership with about 3 million viewers per top show.
- Smaller right-wing outlets like Newsmax and OAN have much less influence and viewership.
Fox’s Role in Trump's Messaging
- Trump administration officials appeared on Fox News over 500 times in the first 100 days.
- Fox serves as a platform to maintain and spin messaging directly to Trump’s strong supporters.