The network’s influence on Trump is clear from the presidential tweets that follow fast on the heels of a Fox News broadcast. The news segments — while certainly more tied to reality — seldom push back in a meaningful way against the Trump message. And so, let’s acknowledge the obvious: There is no more important player in influencing Trump than Fox News. Murdoch might consider, too, that with the median age of Fox’s viewers around 65, they are among the most vulnerable to the virus’s threats. ADFor Fox News, a late-breaking change of heart might finally combine a wise business decision with what’s good for the world.

Source: Washington Post March 11, 2020 19:26 UTC