According to Rolling Stone, Rupert Murdoch, who has bolstered Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) national recognition through Fox News and his family-owned media outlets, is allegedly growing skeptical about DeSantis's chances of prevailing over former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican primary.
According to an insider at Fox News who spoke with Rolling Stone, Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch possess remarkable intuition when it comes to identifying those bound for failure. The fears voiced by Murdoch seem genuine, as they apparently worry about getting stuck with Trump regardless. The Murdochs, including Rupert and Lachlan, are thought to hold concerns about DeSantis' performance, with signs of underperformance evident to all.
The sources for Rolling Stone, who wish to remain anonymous, include individuals who communicate directly with the Murdochs, well-placed Fox sources, and others privy to the situation. Recent coverage from Fox News, as well as editorials from Murdoch-owned New York Post, indicate growing apprehension on Murdoch's part regarding DeSantis' campaign. The heightened pressure exerted by these media outlets on DeSantis is both intentional and deliberate, according to insiders.
IDuring a recent interview, Fox News host Will Cain confronted DeSantis about his low poll numbers. Cain questioned the governor, "Despite your accomplishments, why do you think they have not been reflected in the polls for your 2024 presidential campaign?"
Shortly after, Fox News host Maria Bartiromo asked DeSantis a similar question, inquiring directly, "What is the current status of your campaign?" Before referencing negative headlines from Politico Playbook, Bartiromo mentioned that there had been a significant level of optimism surrounding DeSantis' presidential candidacy earlier in the year.
In the nearly two months since he officially entered the race, Gov. Ron DeSantis has not made significant progress in the polls against Trump.
For example, a June Harvard poll found that Trump led DeSantis by a margin of 67 to 33 percent, a slight decrease for DeSantis compared to the May Harvard poll conducted before the Florida governor entered the race. Trump also leads DeSantis by double digits in a number of states, including but not limited to South Carolina, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, New York, and Iowa.
DeSantis's lackluster campaign performance to date has Murdoch questioning whether a "comeback" is possible at this point. Murdoch is also privately dissatisfied with DeSantis's culture warrior campaign strategy, which has drawn criticism for being "too online" to connect with the average voter.
"According to two sources, Murdoch has privately winced at DeSantis' nonstop cultural grievance strategy, arguing that it is being executed sloppily," reported Rolling Stone.
DeSantis's campaign posted a "pride month" video that attacked Trump for his pledge to "protect" LGBTQ+ Americans in the wake of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, prompting critics to accuse the DeSantis campaign of being "divisive and desperate" and venturing into "homophobic territory."
In fact, DeSantis' "too online" campaign began with a Twitter announcement that encountered technical difficulties.
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The Murdochs are not alone in their skepticism regarding DeSantis' ability to unseat Trump at the top of the polls. Recently, Steve Cortes, a consultant for the pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down, acknowledged that the DeSantis campaign faces a "uphill battle" in the Republican primary.
"I'll be the first to admit that we're far behind in national polls," Cortes said, before acknowledging that "Donald Trump is the overwhelming frontrunner."
Rolling Stone reports that the Murdoch family is hesitant to abandon DeSantis, despite the lack of viable alternatives. DeSantis himself expressed commitment to stay in the race and plans to campaign in the upcoming months. No intention to manipulate polls, he aims to present his case to voters.
According to an insider at Fox News who spoke with Rolling Stone, Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch possess remarkable intuition when it comes to identifying those bound for failure. The fears voiced by Murdoch seem genuine, as they apparently worry about getting stuck with Trump regardless. The Murdochs, including Rupert and Lachlan, are thought to hold concerns about DeSantis' performance, with signs of underperformance evident to all.
The sources for Rolling Stone, who wish to remain anonymous, include individuals who communicate directly with the Murdochs, well-placed Fox sources, and others privy to the situation. Recent coverage from Fox News, as well as editorials from Murdoch-owned New York Post, indicate growing apprehension on Murdoch's part regarding DeSantis' campaign. The heightened pressure exerted by these media outlets on DeSantis is both intentional and deliberate, according to insiders.
IDuring a recent interview, Fox News host Will Cain confronted DeSantis about his low poll numbers. Cain questioned the governor, "Despite your accomplishments, why do you think they have not been reflected in the polls for your 2024 presidential campaign?"
Shortly after, Fox News host Maria Bartiromo asked DeSantis a similar question, inquiring directly, "What is the current status of your campaign?" Before referencing negative headlines from Politico Playbook, Bartiromo mentioned that there had been a significant level of optimism surrounding DeSantis' presidential candidacy earlier in the year.
In the nearly two months since he officially entered the race, Gov. Ron DeSantis has not made significant progress in the polls against Trump.
For example, a June Harvard poll found that Trump led DeSantis by a margin of 67 to 33 percent, a slight decrease for DeSantis compared to the May Harvard poll conducted before the Florida governor entered the race. Trump also leads DeSantis by double digits in a number of states, including but not limited to South Carolina, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, New York, and Iowa.
DeSantis's lackluster campaign performance to date has Murdoch questioning whether a "comeback" is possible at this point. Murdoch is also privately dissatisfied with DeSantis's culture warrior campaign strategy, which has drawn criticism for being "too online" to connect with the average voter.
"According to two sources, Murdoch has privately winced at DeSantis' nonstop cultural grievance strategy, arguing that it is being executed sloppily," reported Rolling Stone.
DeSantis's campaign posted a "pride month" video that attacked Trump for his pledge to "protect" LGBTQ+ Americans in the wake of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, prompting critics to accuse the DeSantis campaign of being "divisive and desperate" and venturing into "homophobic territory."
In fact, DeSantis' "too online" campaign began with a Twitter announcement that encountered technical difficulties.
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The Murdochs are not alone in their skepticism regarding DeSantis' ability to unseat Trump at the top of the polls. Recently, Steve Cortes, a consultant for the pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down, acknowledged that the DeSantis campaign faces a "uphill battle" in the Republican primary.
"I'll be the first to admit that we're far behind in national polls," Cortes said, before acknowledging that "Donald Trump is the overwhelming frontrunner."
Rolling Stone reports that the Murdoch family is hesitant to abandon DeSantis, despite the lack of viable alternatives. DeSantis himself expressed commitment to stay in the race and plans to campaign in the upcoming months. No intention to manipulate polls, he aims to present his case to voters.
