Sean Hannity reportedly urged Donald Trump to refrain from publicly criticizing Fox News and the Murdoch family during a tense period for the network. As Trump expressed frustration over Fox's coverage of the 2020 election and a defamation lawsuit, Hannity intervened, attempting to mend the strained relations between the network and the former president. He emphasized that Trump's attacks were hindering both his own interests and those of Fox. This moment, captured in Axios reporter Alex Isenstadt's book, showcases the complex dynamics between media and politics.
Please do not hit Fox, do not hit the Murdoch family. Just please, for the love of God, please don't do it, Hannity said, according to an excerpt from the book obtained by The Washington Post.
Mr. President, I'm trying to help you out here with the Fox people here. But you're not making it easy for me by going after the Murdochs. You're not helping me. You're not helping yourself.
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