Rupert Murdoch.
Australian-American business magnate (born 1931)
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Donald Trump filed a defamation suit concerning ties to Jeffrey Epstein, involving media entities owned by Rupert Murdoch.Well supported97 reports
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Trump targets the EU with trade policies and tariffs, while his media holdings, including the WSJ, critique his policies.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Maria Salazar received support from members like Don Bacon, while Rupert Murdoch's media platforms backed her push, aided by Trump's endorsement to win her primary.Some support1 report
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Fox News's direction, influenced by Rupert Murdoch, coincided with Gabby Giffords' assassination attempt, featuring longtime host Maria Bartiromo.Some support1 report
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Elizabeth Holmes attracted funding from investors including Rupert Murdoch.Some support1 report
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Rupert Murdoch is Maria Bartiromo's boss, and Trump reportedly considered Bartiromo for Vice President.Some support2 reports
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The new event details Rupert Murdoch's ownership of the New York Post, targeted actions against Soros-linked groups, and Congress passing a law to limit IRS influence on nonprofits.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Jesse Armstrong studied the similarities between Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump for an HBO show.Some support1 report
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CBS News is being reshaped under Bari Weiss, adopting hiring models from Murdoch's empire and requiring oligarch approval.Some support1 report
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Comcast acquired Sky in a blockbuster auction, while RTL simultaneously acquired Sky Deutschland for €150m, amidst Rupert Murdoch's market moves.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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A defamation lawsuit is unfolding involving Epstein associates, a 2003 birthday letter, and media figures.Some support2 reports
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A lawsuit was filed on May 28, 2026, concerning published articles about ties to Jeffrey Epstein involving Rupert Murdoch's organization.Some support4 reports
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Around Rupert Murdoch this week
News at the entities that move Rupert Murdoch most-
Donald Trump OperationalCHI Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, provided care under Medicaid rules enforced by Trump's bill in Nebraska.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Sun StructuralMartin Rees, former Astronomer Royal, discussed the accelerated history of Earth and its place in the solar system.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Reuters StructuralReuters reported on Saputo's financial results.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Congress TransactionalAI sell-off in global markets is making India an attractive investment destination.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Elizabeth Holmes TransactionalElizabeth Holmes founded the blood-testing startup Theranos.Moves Rupert Murdoch
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Fox News StructuralRatings competition heats up on July 2, 2026, with Fox News leading CNN, and World News Tonight outpacing NBC.Moves Rupert Murdoch
Connections
The 26 strongest of 33, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
The relationship is defined by sustained operational conflict, primarily manifested through Trump's frequent lawsuits against Murdoch's media outlets and mutual political influence.
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News Corporation Structural
Rupert Murdoch is the media mogul and owner of News Corporation assets.
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Dow Jones & Company Structural
Dow Jones & Company is formally owned by Rupert Murdoch.
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Sun Structural
Rupert Murdoch purchased and reinvented The Sun newspaper.
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Maria Bartiromo Structural
Rupert Murdoch holds the position of Maria Bartiromo's boss.
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Fox News Structural
Rupert Murdoch's influence structurally determines the direction and output of Fox News.
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Reuters Structural
The relationship is defined by Rupert Murdoch's ownership and control stake in the organization involved in the lawsuit, which is linked to Reuters.
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New York Post Structural
Rupert Murdoch holds ownership of the New York Post.
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News of the World Structural
The company was functionally linked to Rupert Murdoch as a key figure/owner during the observed period.
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National Review Structural
A's editorial output is influenced by the entities and persona associated with B, establishing a functional dependency.
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Congress Transactional
The two entities are currently co-defendants in a revised defamation lawsuit.
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Maria Salazar Operational
Rupert Murdoch's media platforms actively support Maria Salazar's political push.
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Wendi Murdoch Mentioned together
Wendi Murdoch is the wife of Rupert Murdoch.
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Netflix Transactional
Netflix acquired rights and content related to Rupert Murdoch's sphere of influence via StudioCanal.
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Elizabeth Holmes Transactional
Rupert Murdoch provided investment funding to Elizabeth Holmes' venture.
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Larry Lamb Operational
Murdoch and Lamb partnered together in the development and growth of The Sun newspaper.
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Bari Weiss Operational
Bari Weiss is influenced by adopting hiring models from Rupert Murdoch's empire.
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JD Vance Mentioned together
Rupert Murdoch provided media assessment and commentary regarding the political prospects of JD Vance.
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Jeffrey Epstein Mentioned together
Murdoch is publicly associated with the Epstein story primarily through media reporting and subsequent legal scrutiny.
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Jesse Armstrong Mentioned together
Jesse Armstrong was observed to have studied Rupert Murdoch's business secrets.
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New York Shared context
Rupert Murdoch operates and owns organizations within the context of New York City.
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Conrad Black Mentioned together
A and B were observed by a third party to share characteristics of successful tycoons.
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Daily Mail Mentioned together
The entities are linked thematically by Murdoch's influence on the journalism sector.
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Newsweek Mentioned together
Murdoch's interests were reflected in Newsweek's reporting.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle Mentioned together
No direct relationship between the entities is observed in the provided evidence.
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Nigel Farage Mentioned together
Evidence is insufficient to establish a relationship between Nigel Farage and Rupert Murdoch.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Maria Salazar received support from members like Don Bacon, while Rupert Murdoch's media platforms backed her push, aided by Trump's endorsement to win her primary.
- Fox News's direction, influenced by Rupert Murdoch, coincided with Gabby Giffords' assassination attempt, featuring longtime host Maria Bartiromo.
- Elizabeth Holmes attracted funding from investors including Rupert Murdoch.
- Rupert Murdoch is Maria Bartiromo's boss, and Trump reportedly considered Bartiromo for Vice President.
July 2026
3 events- Trump targets the EU with trade policies and tariffs, while his media holdings, including the WSJ, critique his policies.
- Jesse Armstrong studied the similarities between Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump for an HBO show.
- CBS News is being reshaped under Bari Weiss, adopting hiring models from Murdoch's empire and requiring oligarch approval.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- Donald Trump filed a defamation suit concerning ties to Jeffrey Epstein, involving media entities owned by Rupert Murdoch.
- Comcast acquired Sky in a blockbuster auction, while RTL simultaneously acquired Sky Deutschland for €150m, amidst Rupert Murdoch's market moves.
- A defamation lawsuit is unfolding involving Epstein associates, a 2003 birthday letter, and media figures.
- A lawsuit was filed on May 28, 2026, concerning published articles about ties to Jeffrey Epstein involving Rupert Murdoch's organization.