Another Fox News alum given a top job by Trump. Here's a quick look at the remarkable influence the channel holds over his presidency, pulling together the strands. telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/12/0…
Trump's director of comms (Bill Shine), national security adviser (Bolton) and UN ambassador (Nauert) all had roles at Fox News. He considered another for veterans secretary (Pete Hegseth).
A CBS journalist keeps a tally of Trump's interviews as president. Last month it was 40 with Fox News, 12 for its main rivals combined.
There are numerous examples of Trump appearing to act on criticism voiced on Fox News...
In Jan 2018, Trump unexpectedly criticised a bill he was meant to back in a tweet the day of the vote.
Republican leaders were blindsided. Turns out 47 mins earlier a Fox News talking head had made a v similar attack.
[After a long Paul Ryan call, Trump backtracked.]
Republican leaders were blindsided. Turns out 47 mins earlier a Fox News talking head had made a v similar attack.
[After a long Paul Ryan call, Trump backtracked.]
In March 2018, a Republican-controlled Congress agreed a $1.3tn spending bill. Trump was set to sign.
Then Fox News hosts scorched him for securing just $1.9bn for the Mexico border wall.
Trump soon publicly threatened to veto the bill. (Before again eventually relenting).
Then Fox News hosts scorched him for securing just $1.9bn for the Mexico border wall.
Trump soon publicly threatened to veto the bill. (Before again eventually relenting).
Trump's close relationship with Fox host Sean Hannity is well documented too - they share many late night calls, according to this New York mag deep dive. nymag.com/intelligencer/…
Hannity appeared on stage at a recent Trump campaign rally, triggering a rebuke from his employers.
Hannity appeared on stage at a recent Trump campaign rally, triggering a rebuke from his employers.
