Bad news this week for Trump – but Fox viewers might have missed it | Margaret Sullivan
Summary
The US Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to limit mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. Separately, a news site reported that a Russian billionaire funded hundreds of thousands of dollars for Trump’s son Donald Jr.’s wedding in the Bahamas, but Fox News gave these stories little attention at first.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in ballots.
- This decision affects voting rules for the upcoming midterm elections.
- ProPublica reported that a Russian oligarch paid a large part of Donald Jr.’s wedding costs.
- This story became ProPublica’s most-read article of the year and was widely covered elsewhere.
- Fox News initially barely mentioned these two major stories during prime time.
- Fox’s popular hosts delayed or minimized coverage, focusing instead on defending Trump and criticizing the court.
- Media watchdogs say Fox News often avoids stories showing Trump or his family in a negative light.
- Polls show many Americans view Trump as corrupt, but some may miss details because of their news sources.
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