What isRupert Murdochup to?
So who is Rupert?
Murdoch supported Ailes in building a news colossus, then empowered his self-destruction.
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If few understand Murdoch, few can define Tucker Carlson either.
Thats why Murdoch created him, associates argue, and nowis nimbly discarding him.
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Rupert goes where the money is, explains one billionaire long-term associate.
There are no control buttons on morality or truth.
By contrast, its editorials and editorial features are at once hard-right Trumpian, yet anti-Trump.
Cultural historians likely will take a critical view of Rupert Murdochs long-term impact.
His newspapers worldwide have weathered a repetition of scandals and bitter litigation.
In that scandal Murdochs reporters hacked the phone of a murdered 13-year-old British girl.
TheJournalhas meanwhile fortified its digital initiatives and guarded its bottom line.
Some advertisers have taken cover as viewers search for less combative bastions.
Meanwhile, Murdoch continues his power games, triggering confusion about his personal role in decision making.
When the film ended, Murdoch got to his feet.
Well, thats a movie, he said.
A key associate glanced at me, mumbling, And thats a more specific opinion than he usually offers.
Thankfully, Rupert doesnt have to see movies any more.
