Rupert Murdoch’s influential U.S. media outlets—including Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Post—have ramped up criticism of Vice President JD Vance. This wave of negative coverage follows a failed attempt by these outlets to prevent Donald Trump from selecting Vance as his 2024 running mate. Since then, The Wall Street Journal alone has published over a dozen pieces attacking Vance, with similar coverage echoed by Fox News and the New York Post, according to a report from Breitbart News.
Sources close to the Trump-Vance camp argue the media criticism is part of a broader effort by “globalists” and “neocons” to undermine the current administration’s America First agenda. One insider stated that entrenched foreign policy voices feel threatened by the administration’s success on issues like negotiating peace in Ukraine, securing American hostages, and preventing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
A senior GOP strategist noted that Murdoch’s media properties seem increasingly disconnected from the modern Republican base. He described their stance as reflective of the “old guard” still advocating for “forever wars” and out of step with current party leadership and voter priorities.
Another strategist said the administration is shifting toward alternative media platforms like Breitbart, which they feel better align with conservative values and Trump’s political vision. This shift is also seen as a response to what they perceive as consistent opposition from Murdoch-owned outlets.
Overall, the ongoing media feud underscores a growing rift within the Republican Party, between traditional establishment figures and rising economic nationalists like Vance, who challenge legacy GOP norms on trade and foreign policy.
