"The Rise and Influence of Lachlan Murdoch in the Media Empire"
Lachlan Murdoch is set to become the new power behind Fox News as his father, Rupert Murdoch, announced his resignation as the head of News Corp. and Fox Corp. Lachlan will assume the role of chair at News Corp. while remaining chief executive and chair at Fox Corp. This move solidifies Lachlan's position as the leader of the media empire his father built, although Rupert has a history of undermining and setting his children against each other. Lachlan's journey in the Murdoch business has seen ups and downs, including a brief resignation in 2005 and his involvement in addressing the U.K. phone-hacking scandal. Despite criticism of Fox News' conspiratorial and misinformation-promoting broadcasts, Lachlan's recent behavior suggests some ambivalence about his role at News Corp. as he has relocated to Sydney and commutes to work remotely.
