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Dismantling the Murdoch-Trump Alliance: How to Cut Off the Propaganda Pipeline
Why Rupert Murdoch’s Oval Office Meeting with Trump Signals a New Crisis—And How We Can Stop It
ABOUT COUP D'ETAT
Dismantling the Murdoch-Trump Alliance: How to Cut Off the Propaganda Pipeline
Why Rupert Murdoch’s Oval Office Meeting with Trump Signals a New Crisis—And How We Can Stop It
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Original article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4FvYF81Zu8
Peter Burgess COMMENTARY
Peter Burgess
Why Rupert Murdoch’s Oval Office Meeting with Trump Signals a New Crisis—And How We Can Stop It
Written by Kung Fu Pippa
Feb 04, 2025
Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch have once again joined forces—this time, from inside the Oval Office. On February 3, Murdoch met with Trump in the White House, reinforcing their long-standing alliance and signaling that Fox News remains central to Trump’s authoritarian agenda.
This meeting confirms what we already knew: Murdoch isn’t just a media mogul. He is Trump’s chief propagandist, controlling the narratives that shape public opinion and enable Trump’s unchecked power.
If we want to weaken Trump’s grip on America, we must dismantle Murdoch’s influence.
This isn’t just about opposing Trump—it’s about defunding the media empire that keeps him in power and making it financially impossible for Murdoch to continue enabling Trumpism.
Here’s how we do it.
The Murdoch-Trump Symbiosis: A Threat to Democracy Murdoch’s empire, led by Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Post, has been the most influential force in mainstreaming Trumpism, pushing disinformation, and manipulating public perception. Murdoch isn’t just covering Trump’s presidency—he is actively shaping it. 📢 Fox News remains Trump’s de facto communications team. It defends his corruption, spins his failures, and attacks his political opponents. 📢 Murdoch’s newspapers legitimize Trump’s extremism. The Wall Street Journal provides economic cover for Trump’s disastrous policies, while The New York Post weaponizes tabloid journalism against his critics. 📢 The alliance is mutually beneficial. Trump keeps Murdoch’s ratings high, and Murdoch keeps Trump’s base radicalized. Murdoch doesn’t need Trump to be a good president—he needs Trump to be good for business. Why the February 3 Oval Office Meeting Matters Murdoch’s visit to the White House is a direct message to Trump’s supporters, GOP lawmakers, and corporate advertisers: 🚨 Fox News is still in Trump’s corner. Despite occasional criticism, the network is doubling down on its role as the propaganda arm of the Trump administration. 🚨 Murdoch is helping shape Trump’s policies. Fox News isn’t just reporting on the administration—it’s influencing what happens behind closed doors. 🚨 Trump is rewarding loyalty. Murdoch’s media empire will continue to receive insider access in exchange for unwavering support. This meeting wasn’t just about optics—it was about power. Murdoch and Trump are making it clear: Fox News will be the primary tool to keep the MAGA movement alive and destroy any opposition. 🚨 If we do nothing, Murdoch will continue using his empire to protect Trump and manipulate public perception. 🚨 If we take action, we can cut off the financial pipeline that allows this to continue. How to Dismantle Murdoch’s Empire: The Financial War Against Fox News Murdoch’s influence depends on money. Fox News isn’t propped up by grassroots donations or MAGA fanatics—it is funded by major corporate advertisers that rely on public support. 📢 We must make it financially unprofitable for corporations to advertise on Murdoch’s platforms. Who Is Funding Fox News? Fox News’ biggest advertisers include: 🔴 Procter & Gamble (Tide, Pampers, Crest) 🔴 Liberty Mutual (Insurance) 🔴 General Motors (Chevrolet, Cadillac) 🔴 GlaxoSmithKline (Pharmaceuticals) 🔴 Novartis (Pharmaceuticals) 🔴 Progressive Insurance These companies are paying for Murdoch to spread Trump’s propaganda. They are funding the lies, the division, and the attacks on democracy. 🚨 It’s time to hold them accountable. Step 1: Launch a Targeted Boycott The only way to make Murdoch’s empire unprofitable is to cut off its advertisers. How We Do It:
- ✔️ STOP buying from Fox News advertisers. Shift your spending to companies that do not support Trumpism.
- ✔️ TELL these companies why you’re boycotting. Use social media, emails, and customer service hotlines to demand they drop Fox News.
- ✔️ SHARE this movement. The more people who participate, the faster advertisers will pull out.
- ✔️ PRESSURE executives and shareholders. Major corporations care about bad PR—make their support for Fox News a liability.
- ✔️ SUPPORT media watchdogs. Groups like Media Matters and Color of Change track and expose Fox News’ biggest funders.
- ✅ Tucker Carlson’s advertisers fled his show after mass boycotts, leading to its cancellation.
- ✅ In 2023, Fox News was forced to pay $787 million to settle a lawsuit over election lies.
- ✅ In 2024, companies quietly reduced their ad spending on Fox to avoid controversy.
- 📢 Boycott Fox News advertisers.
- 📢 Expose Murdoch’s influence.
- 📢 Make it financially and socially impossible for his empire to survive.