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Fox News Dominates Ratings with 3M Primetime Viewers

4/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In Q1 2025, Fox News soared to new heights with an impressive 2.2 million weekday viewers, while CNN and MSNBC struggled to keep pace. Dominating primetime, Fox attracted 3 million viewers, claiming a staggering 66% of the audience. Meanwhile, MSNBC celebrated a 96% surge since Trump's inauguration, but CNN faced an 8% decline. Fox's "The Five" emerged as the crown jewel of ratings.

History

Historical Context

Fox News's surge to 2.2 million weekday viewers in Q1 2025 reflects a broader trend in media polarization that began with the rise of partisan news outlets in the 1990s. This shift intensified during Donald Trump's presidency, where media consumption increasingly aligned with political affiliation, leading to stark contrasts in viewership among networks like CNN and MSNBC, reminiscent of the media landscape during the Clinton and Bush administrations.

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Story summary

In Q1 2025, Fox News soared to new heights with an impressive 2.2 million weekday viewers, while CNN and MSNBC struggled to keep pace. Dominating primetime, Fox attracted 3 million viewers, claiming a staggering 66% of the audience. Meanwhile, MSNBC celebrated a 96% surge since Trump's inauguration, but CNN faced an 8% decline. Fox's "The Five" emerged as the crown jewel of ratings.

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