In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through political circles, former President Donald Trump is allegedly considering an extraordinary appointment for his potential second term: media titan Rupert Murdoch as US Ambassador to a major allied nation.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Trump has privately floated the idea of offering the prestigious diplomatic position to the News Corp billionaire, despite their notoriously volatile relationship marked by public criticisms and private tensions.
The Unlikely Alliance
This potential appointment comes as particularly surprising given Murdoch's media outlets, including Fox News, have occasionally been critical of Trump. The relationship reached a notable low when Murdoch's New York Post ran a headline declaring "Trumpty Dumpty" after the former president's 2020 election loss.
Yet, insiders suggest Trump values Murdoch's extensive international connections and media influence, seeing him as someone who could represent American interests with considerable clout on the global stage.
Melania Trump's Influence
The reports also indicate that former First Lady Melania Trump has been involved in these discussions. Sources close to the Trumps suggest she supports the idea of Murdoch taking on a significant role, viewing his appointment as potentially beneficial for her husband's political comeback strategy.
This development occurs as Trump positions himself as the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, despite facing multiple legal challenges that he dismisses as politically motivated.
Political Reactions
Political analysts have expressed astonishment at the potential appointment. Many question whether Murdoch, at 92 years old, would even consider taking on such a demanding role given his age and extensive business commitments.
Critics have also raised concerns about the ethical implications of appointing a media mogul to a sensitive diplomatic position, particularly one whose news organizations would be covering the administration that appointed him.
The White House has declined to comment on what it called "speculative personnel discussions about a hypothetical future administration." Meanwhile, representatives for both Trump and Murdoch have not officially confirmed or denied the reports.
This story continues to develop as political observers watch for any official statements from either camp regarding this potentially groundbreaking appointment.
