Former Australian Prime Minister Says “Fox News’ Rupert Murdoch Is More Dangerous Than Putin

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull recently made a bold statement on NBC’s The Reid Out about media mogul Rupert Murdoch, labelling him “the most dangerous person to American democracy, more dangerours than Vladimir Putin.” Turnbull’s comment surprised many, as he equated Fox News, which is owned by Murdoch’s News Corp, to someone “screaming fire in a crowded theater knowing the consequences.” Turnbull further indicted Murdoch and Fox News of having no concern for the truth and of sowing the seeds of hate and division.

It is worth noting that this is not the first time that Murdoch and his media empire have come under scrutiny. Murdoch’s empire has been accused of fabricating news and disseminating false information to further its own agenda. This is a dangerous practice, as it undermines the very foundation of democracy. The spread of misinformation can create mistrust among people and promote division, erasing democratic values.

Murdoch’s media empire, including Fox News, has often been accused of masquerading as a news outlet while promoting a heavily opinionated and biased narrative. The network has been criticized for its coverage of topics such as climate change, immigration, the 2020 election and race, where they have been accused of promoting divisive and false narratives. The network has been accused of using scare tactics to create hysteria around these topics rather than reporting factual information.

Turnbull’s comment about Murdoch and Fox News being the most dangerous to American democracy is not an exaggeration. The network has been accused of promoting divisive narratives and spreading misinformation, which has created mistrust among people and threatened the fabric of democracy. In a democracy, people must have access to factual information to make informed decisions. When media outlets like Fox News promote a false narrative, it creates a society where people are misled and not able to make informed decisions.

If America had the votes and the capacity to provide real factual news, they would pass similar laws like in Europe that make it a crime to report fake news instead of hiding behind the First Amendment. However, many Americans argue that such laws would be a violation of the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech. While it is important to protect freedom of speech, ensuring that the information being disseminated is factual is equally important.

In recent years, lawsuits have been filed against Fox News for their misleading and false reporting. One such lawsuit was filed by Dominion Voting Systems, which accused Fox News and other media outlets of spreading false information about the 2020 US presidential election. Dominion Voting Systems claimed that Fox News and other outlets spread false information, leading to business loss and reputational harm. The lawsuit sought damages of $1.6 billion from Fox News.

Another lawsuit was filed by Smartmatic, a company that provides voting machines for elections. Smartmatic accused Fox News and other media outlets of spreading false information about the 2020 US presidential election. Smartmatic claimed that the false information spread by Fox News and other outlets caused significant harm to its business and reputation. The lawsuit sought damages of $2.7 billion from Fox News.

The lawsuits against Fox News are a clear indication that people are taking a stand against misinformation and biased reporting. The lawsuits seek to hold media outlets accountable for their actions and ensure that they report factual information. The hope is that these lawsuits will be successful and will bankrupt the disinformation machine that is Fox News.

The lawsuits against Fox News are a clear indication that people are taking a stand against misinformation and biased reporting. The lawsuits seek to hold media outlets accountable for their actions and ensure that they report factual information. The hope is that these lawsuits will be successful and will bankrupt the disinformation machine that is Fox News. Even if this happens, there will likely be many right-wing propaganda echo chambers waiting in the wings to take their place.

The dangerous practices of Rupert Murdoch and his media empire have been exposed by Turnbull’s remarks at the highest level of global leadership. The spread of misinformation through fake news is a threat to democracy, and there is a need for action to be taken. While the hope is that lawsuits will be successful in holding Fox News accountable, the fight against the assault on democracy will likely continue.