DeSantis Challenges Murdoch Empire's Waning Support

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, once seen as a strong alternative to former President Donald Trump, is facing tougher questions and critical coverage from Fox News and other conservative outlets. Over the past week, DeSantis has been pressed on his anemic poll numbers and early campaign struggles by Fox News hosts Will Cain and Maria Bartiromo. This shift in coverage suggests that Rupert Murdoch's media empire may be reassessing DeSantis as a candidate. While DeSantis remains popular among Republican voters, he has been unable to narrow the polling gap between him and Trump. The skepticism from previously friendly conservative outlets indicates that Murdoch's media empire still holds influence in Republican politics.