Lachlan Murdoch is running Fox News on a day-to-day basis.

Posted by Inside Trump's Head, Sep 6, 2026Checked Nov 2, 2026

Polygraph verdictTrue

Sources: 8 support1 context
Said: 1 time·
Confidence: 72%

Inside Trump's HeadSep 6, 2026

Multiple sources show Lachlan Murdoch has run Fox Corp, the parent of Fox News, as Chief Executive and Executive Chair since his father stepped back from day-to-day control in 2023, and CNN describes him as leading Fox News.

This claim is about the present, so it is judged as of the day it was checked.

What we found

Supports. A 2025 News24 report says Lachlan has served as chairman of News Corp and CEO of Fox since his father stepped down from the day-to-day running of the businesses in 2023.[4]

Supports. Fox Corporation's own board biography lists Lachlan Murdoch as Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer, overseeing its news, sports and entertainment assets.[5]

Supports. CNN reports that Lachlan has led Fox News since 2019 and was appointed CEO, and Reuters and the LA Times describe him as presiding over Fox News as Fox's executive chair.[1][2][6]

Supports. Fox's Q1 FY2027 earnings call transcript and Variety/Bloomberg coverage from 2026 show him still acting as Fox CEO speaking about Fox News ratings, consistent with continued day-to-day leadership.[3][7][8]

Context. Sources describe Fox News as one division of Fox Corp, so 'running Fox News' is best read as running the company that operates it, a reading the sources support.[1][9]