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We take a look at the top 5 times Fox News has been caught lying to see if there’s any truth to the matter.
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Introduction
In recent years, there have been increasing allegations that Fox News, one of the most popular news networks in the United States, is biased and sometimes even outright lies about the news. While it is certainly true that all news networks have their own biases, there does seem to be something different about Fox News. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the specific examples of where Fox News has been accused of lying, and try to determine if there is any truth to these claims.
What is Fox News?
Fox News is an American conservative cable and satellite news television channel. it is owned by Fox Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox. The channel broadcasts mainly from studios at 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York City.
Fox News’ History
Fox News began life as an idea bandied about by media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his News Corp. executives in the mid-1990s. The network was designed to appeal to a more conservative audience than Murdoch’s other cable news channel, the Fox Broadcasting Company-affiliated Fox News Channel.
Fox News officially launched on October 7th, 1996 with less than 20 hours of live programming per week. The network has since evolved into a 24-hour operation, with programs such as “Fox & Friends,” “Hannity,” “The O’Reilly Factor” and ” Fox News Sunday.” Fox News has also launched successful web properties, including the opinion website Fox Nation and the streaming service Fox Business Network.
Fox News’ Ideology
Fox News is an American cable and satellite television network that is owned by the Fox Corporation. The network is headquartered in New York City, and it was founded in 1996 by Rupert Murdoch. Fox News is one of the most-watched news channels in the United States, and it has been accused of having a right-wing bias in its reporting.
Does Fox News Lie?
As America’s leading source for conservative news and opinion, Fox News has been under fire for allegedly lying to its viewers. But does Fox News really lie? Let’s take a closer look.
Fox News and the Trump Administration
The Trump administration has had a complicated relationship with Fox News. While the network is generally considered to be supportive of the president and his policies, there have been moments when the two have clashed.
One notable example came in November 2017, when Fox News retracted a story that claimed an investigation into former Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz had found evidence of collusion between her and Russian officials. The story, which was based on an anonymously sourced report, turned out to be false.
Fox News also came under fire for its coverage of the Trump-Ukraine scandal. Some critics accused the network of downplaying the story and protecting the president.
However, it’s worth noting that Fox News is not the only outlet to have been accused of bias in its coverage of the Trump administration. CNN and MSNBC have also been criticized for their treatment of the president and his team.
Fox News and the Mueller Investigation
For more than two years, Fox News has been one of the loudest voices calling the Mueller investigation a “witch hunt.” Now that the investigation is over, some people are asking if Fox News lied about it.
So, did Fox News lie about the Mueller investigation? It’s complicated.
For starters, it’s important to understand that there are two different Fox News channels: Fox News Channel (FNC) and Fox Business Network (FBN). FNC is available in about 86 million homes, while FBN is available in about 74 million homes.
FBN is focused on business news, while FNC is focused on general news. However, both channels have been known to cater to their audience’s political biases. That said, FBN was generally more positive toward the Mueller investigation than FNC was.
That might be because FBN’s target audience is wealthier and more educated than FNC’s target audience. According to a 2018 Pew Research Center study, 59% of people who watch FNC have a household income of $75,000 or more, while 37% of FBN viewers have a household income of $75,000 or more. In addition, 38% of FNC viewers have a college degree or higher, while 54% of FBN viewers have a college degree or higher.
So why was FNC so much more critical of the Mueller investigation than FBN? There are a few possible explanations.
First, remember that Fox News is owned by Rupert Murdoch, who also owns The Wall Street Journal and other conservative media outlets. Murdoch has been critical of Mueller and his investigation from the start. In August 2017, for example, Murdoch tweeted that “Mueller is setting dangerous precedent.”
Second, many of the hosts on FNC are openly partisan and have close ties to President Donald Trump and his administration. Sean Hannity, for example, is Trump’s personal friend and has been accused of acting as a mouthpiece for the administration. Tucker Carlson has also been accused of being too friendly to Trump.
Finally, it’s worth noting that some members of Mueller’s team have ties to Democrats. One member donated to Hillary Clinton’s campaign in 2016, while another attended Clinton’s election night party. This might explain why some people at Fox News saw the Mueller investigation as an attempt by Democrats to take down Trump.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it’s difficult to say whether or not Fox News lies. While they have been accused of biased and inaccurate reporting in the past, it’s hard to say if this is intentional or not. However, if you’re looking for a news source that you can trust to give you accurate information, Fox News may not be the best choice.
