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‘Rupert doesn’t want to be with a loser’: Murdoch empire cools on Trump

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 04, 2026 • 11:41 PM
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The Murdoch media group appears to be contemplating life after Donald Trump post midterms, despite the magnate’s conviction to advancing the conservative cause.

‘Rupert doesn’t want to be with a loser’: Murdoch empire cools on Trump

New York | “A hit job”. “DUMB AS A ROCK”. “Have to go somewhere else until that LOSER is off the air”. Donald Trump spent election night glued to Fox News, furiously attacking his favourite television channel as his party was dealt a historic defeat.

The US president complained about the sound of one Fox host’s voice, texted another during a live broadcast to demand that he attack her and accused the network of turning against him.

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