Rupert Murdoch’s U.S. media empire—including Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Post—has recently intensified its criticism of Vice President JD Vance.

The media backlash comes after a failed campaign to dissuade Donald Trump from naming Vance as his 2024 running mate. Despite those efforts, Trump chose Vance, prompting an apparent shift in tone from Murdoch-owned outlets.

According to a report by Breitbart News, The Wall Street Journal alone has published more than a dozen pieces critical of Vance. Similar narratives have surfaced on Fox News and in the New York Post.

The sustained criticism has sparked allegations from sources close to Trump and Vance that the media pushback is politically motivated.

Insiders argue that the negative coverage stems from “globalist” and “neocon” factions within the establishment media who feel threatened by the administration’s “America First” policies.

They point to recent foreign policy wins—such as diplomatic progress in Ukraine, the safe return of American hostages, and efforts to deter Iran’s nuclear ambitions—as achievements that challenge the influence of traditional Washington power brokers.

Those within the Trump-Vance orbit view the media attacks as a coordinated effort to slow momentum heading into the 2024 election.

Whether this media pressure will impact public perception or Vance’s standing remains to be seen.