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'Livid' Rupert Murdoch 'Berated' Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Over Profile on Ex-CNN Reporter: Report


Published on 2025-03-18 19:44:22 - Mediaite
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  • Rupert Murdoch was reportedly very displeased with one of his media properties after it published a glowing profile of Oliver Darcy, who left CNN last year and started a media newsletter. Last month,

The article from MSN discusses a report by Vanity Fair detailing an incident where Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul, was extremely upset with Emma Tucker, the editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal, over a profile piece on former CNN reporter Brian Stelter. The profile, which was published in the Journal's weekend edition, was perceived by Murdoch as overly sympathetic to Stelter, who had recently been let go from CNN. Murdoch, known for his hands-on approach, reportedly called Tucker to express his dissatisfaction, describing the article as "ridiculous" and questioning the editorial decision-making process. This incident highlights the internal pressures and editorial oversight within Murdoch's media empire, reflecting his direct influence on content that he feels does not align with his views or the strategic direction of his publications.

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