Bulwark Takes The Fox-Trump White House Merger Is Complete
May 6, 2025
Fox News has morphed into an extension of the Trump administration, with cabinet members appearing to curry favor and spread propaganda. The collaboration blurs the lines between government and media, influencing narratives and visibility. The hosts humorously critique the simplicity of securing media spots while highlighting the absurdity of military travel. Alarmingly, they discuss troubling political rhetoric and its implications on discourse, wrapping up with light reflections on unexpected views of Fox News.
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Fox as Trump White House Extension
- Fox News acts as an extension of the Trump White House, hosting numerous cabinet members and aides in primetime to curry Trump's favor.
- This blurs lines between media and government, making Fox a platform for administration propaganda.
Fox Dominates Cabinet Media Appearances
- Cabinet officials heavily favor Fox News to reach Trump's base and to impress Trump himself, showing a narrow media strategy.
- They rarely appear on other networks, highlighting Fox's unique role in their communication approach.
Cabinet Official Calls Out Pentagon Flights
- Sean Duffy criticized Pentagon flight protocols on Laura Ingraham's show, using inside jokes and suggesting calls to former Fox colleague Pete Hegseth.
- This illustrates the close, informal relationship between former Fox officials now in the administration and current Fox hosts.