

Fox News is Back at the White House. Plus, No Joke, The Onion Buys Infowars.
18 snips Nov 15, 2024
Matt Gertz, a Senior Fellow at Media Matters, discusses the revolving door between Fox News and the Trump administration, exploring how this relationship influences governance. Bill Adair, founder of PolitiFact, delves into the challenges of fact-checking in today's polarized landscape. Matt Pearce analyzes the media's declining audience and its struggles with tech platforms. Lastly, Ben Collins reveals the satirical twist of The Onion acquiring Infowars, highlighting a humorous intersection of media and politics.
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Hegseth's Advocacy
- Pete Hegseth, potential Defense Secretary, co-hosted Fox and Friends Weekend.
- He used his platform to advocate for service members accused of war crimes.
Fox News vs. Defense Secretary Skills
- Fox News hosts excel at manipulating MAGA viewers through fear and anger.
- A Defense Secretary needs different skills than a Fox News host.
Homan's Revolving Door
- Tom Homan, Trump's pick for "border czar," worked at ICE and Fox News.
- At Fox, he echoed Trump's border policy stances, now returns to the administration.