Politics Weekly America Murdoch v Trump: will the media tycoon be the president’s downfall?
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Jul 25, 2025 Join David Folkenflik, NPR News' media correspondent and author of Murdoch's World, as he tackles the explosive lawsuit Donald Trump has filed against Rupert Murdoch. The discussion uncovers the tangled relationship between Trump and Murdoch, revealing how their alliance has shaped conservative media narratives. Explore the fallout from Trump's nightmarish connections and how the dynamics within Fox News are shifting. Folkenflik also delves into the evolving conservative media landscape and Trump’s precarious status as both an outsider and an establishment figure.
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Trump's Controversial Epstein Note
- Trump sent a controversial 50th birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein with a sketch of a naked woman and salacious message.
- This suggests a personal connection to Epstein but doesn't implicate Trump in crimes.
Epstein Story Challenges Trump Narrative
- The story about Trump's link to Epstein challenges his narrative of corrupt elites solely being Democrats.
- It revives public memory of Trump's long friendship with Epstein, complicating his defense.
Trump Was Notified About Epstein Files
- DOJ informed Trump months ago that his name appears in Epstein files but found no cause for further investigation.
- Trump denies wrongdoing and calls the reports fake news fueled by Democrats and liberal media.
