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LessAspin

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6. Rupert Murdoch

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 04:44 PM

Monday

Biting the hand (NFL) that feeds him (Fox)

Rupert doesn't want to compete with Streamers so he's trying to get Trump to step in..

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing.bsky.social) 2026-05-11T16:03:23.868Z

Fox is playing a dangerous game with the NFL that could end up costing them everything.

awfulannouncing.com/nfl/could-fo...
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing.bsky.social) 2026-05-09T20:15:02.495Z

Fox Corporation founder Rupert Murdoch reportedly dined with Donald Trump to encourage federal pressure on the NFL.

awfulannouncing.com/nfl/rupert-m...
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing.bsky.social) 2026-05-09T12:15:03.807Z

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