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Internal Family Power Struggle
- Rupert Murdoch aims to concentrate control of the family empire with Lachlan, favoring a Trumpist Republican approach for Fox News.
- James Murdoch opposes this, advocating for a more responsible, moderate Fox News to protect both democracy and financial health.
Murdoch Family's Media Silence
- The Murdoch children rarely talk to the press due to a strict family code taught by Rupert, viewing outside journalists as enemies.
- James and Catherine were exceptions, feeling liberated to speak after Rupert's attempt to rewrite the family trust felt like a betrayal.
Beyond Money: The Murdoch Legacy
- The Disney sale made the Murdoch heirs financially independent, reducing the monetary importance of Fox News and News Corp.
- Control of the empire symbolizes legacy, status, and psychological value beyond pure profit.