Fox News Employees Sound Alarm Over Network's Alleged Bias and Trump Ties, New Court Filings Reveal
A stunning internal survey conducted by Great Place to Work in 2020, which was recently made public as part of a defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News by voting technology company Smartmatic, has shed light on the deep-seated concerns held by many Fox employees regarding the network's editorial standards and its supposed pro-Trump bias.
The anonymous survey, which involved over 1,000 employees, revealed a concerning level of dissatisfaction with the network's content. Many expressed outrage at the misogynist, racist, and right-wing leaning content being aired on the platform, likening it to a "propaganda machine" for the Republican party rather than a reputable news organization.
One employee went as far as to wonder if they had "sold their soul to the devil" after working at Fox, highlighting the profound impact of the network's programming on their personal morals. Another employee lamented that the content was making the world more divided and angry, stating it was an "embarrassment" for conservatives to know that Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network were considered biased information sources.
Some employees directly called out top hosts like Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity for peddling conspiracy theories and hateful rhetoric. They implored management to crack down on such content and promote more accurate, hard-hitting journalism.
The survey also highlighted a broader issue of fear among employees: the perception that they were being pressured to avoid criticizing Trump or his supporters, even if it meant compromising their own journalistic integrity. This alleged "pivot" in Fox's editorial strategy has been denied by the network, but Smartmatic argues that this willingness to push baseless claims about voting technology companies like themselves was a deliberate attempt to sway public opinion.
In response to these allegations, Fox News claimed that the survey responses were irrelevant and incomplete, yet failed to address the substance of the employee concerns. The case has now become even more complex with Smartmatic facing an additional indictment from the Department of Justice related to election interference in the Philippines, although the company maintains its innocence.
As this high-stakes defamation lawsuit continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Fox News employees are speaking out about their deep-seated fears and concerns regarding the network's editorial standards, and the true extent of these biases may be more shocking than previously thought.
A stunning internal survey conducted by Great Place to Work in 2020, which was recently made public as part of a defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News by voting technology company Smartmatic, has shed light on the deep-seated concerns held by many Fox employees regarding the network's editorial standards and its supposed pro-Trump bias.
The anonymous survey, which involved over 1,000 employees, revealed a concerning level of dissatisfaction with the network's content. Many expressed outrage at the misogynist, racist, and right-wing leaning content being aired on the platform, likening it to a "propaganda machine" for the Republican party rather than a reputable news organization.
One employee went as far as to wonder if they had "sold their soul to the devil" after working at Fox, highlighting the profound impact of the network's programming on their personal morals. Another employee lamented that the content was making the world more divided and angry, stating it was an "embarrassment" for conservatives to know that Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network were considered biased information sources.
Some employees directly called out top hosts like Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity for peddling conspiracy theories and hateful rhetoric. They implored management to crack down on such content and promote more accurate, hard-hitting journalism.
The survey also highlighted a broader issue of fear among employees: the perception that they were being pressured to avoid criticizing Trump or his supporters, even if it meant compromising their own journalistic integrity. This alleged "pivot" in Fox's editorial strategy has been denied by the network, but Smartmatic argues that this willingness to push baseless claims about voting technology companies like themselves was a deliberate attempt to sway public opinion.
In response to these allegations, Fox News claimed that the survey responses were irrelevant and incomplete, yet failed to address the substance of the employee concerns. The case has now become even more complex with Smartmatic facing an additional indictment from the Department of Justice related to election interference in the Philippines, although the company maintains its innocence.
As this high-stakes defamation lawsuit continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Fox News employees are speaking out about their deep-seated fears and concerns regarding the network's editorial standards, and the true extent of these biases may be more shocking than previously thought.
. I mean, you'd think that with all the fake news labels they've been throwing around for years, their own employees would know a thing or two about bias! But nope, it seems like the problem is even more insidious than we thought 
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. And at what cost to their own employees' sanity?! It's just appalling that some folks are willing to sell out their journalistic integrity for the sake of ratings or a certain politician's approval 
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. But I gotta wonder: what took 'em so long? 
It's like they say, having a platform comes with great responsibility, but it looks like some are more focused on being loyal to a cause rather than seeking truth. This is what happens when journalism becomes polarized and biased reporting becomes the norm.
... those survey results better not be fake news 
. I mean, thousands of employees coming forward with one message: the network's a total propaganda machine 
. Tucker and Sean, always spouting that conspiracy theory mumbo-jumbo 
. It's like they're trying to brainwash America 
. And now Smartmatic is getting dragged into this mess 
I'll be keeping an eye on this case, that's for sure 
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I feel so sorry for those poor fox news employees... they're really being put in a tough spot here. I mean, who wants to work on a place where they can't even express their opinions without fear of retribution? It's like they're living in a bubble where the truth is just whatever the management says it is.
. And can you believe the pressure they're under to not criticize Trump or his supporters? That's just messed up, man 
. I guess we should be keepin' an eye on this whole situation and see how it all goes down 
. It's not just about having different opinions or being critical of certain hosts, it's about compromising journalistic integrity and pushing baseless claims. That's a big deal 
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. The fact that an internal survey revealed a significant amount of dissatisfaction with the network's content is telling, especially when you consider that some employees feel like they've compromised their journalistic integrity by working for the network. I also find it interesting that Smartmatic's allegations have led to an indictment from the Department of Justice, and now we're seeing more details about Fox News's alleged bias coming to light 
. employees r speakin out 'bout how they're bein pressured 2 push baseless claims & compromise their journalistic integrity, but fox news just keepin it silent 
like a bad habit. smartmatic's defamation lawsuit & DOJ indictment are all good examples of how far this trainwreck's gone 
. The whole thing with Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity spewing conspiracy theories and hate speech is just gross 
. And honestly, if there's even a hint of pressure to promote pro-Trump agenda over actual journalism, that's a huge red flag 
. It's like they're more interested in stirring up drama than reporting the truth 
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The fact that employees are so scared to speak up and criticize certain hosts is, like, super concerning... what kind of toxic environment is Fox News creating where people feel pressured into sacrificing their integrity for a paycheck? 
[A man sitting at a desk with a worried look on his face, surrounded by TV screens displaying Fox News channels] 
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