Fox News Settles For Truth, Then Admits It
It seems that even the most ardently fact-averse institutions occasionally find themselves backed into a corner where 'acknowledging reality' becomes the most fiscally sound option. Fox News, known for its unwavering dedication to a particular brand of narrative purity, has finally conceded that some of its on-air pronouncements regarding Dominion Voting Systems were, shall we say, less than entirely moored to what most people call 'truth'.
This stunning admission, arriving on the heels of a rather substantial defamation lawsuit, suggests a surprising new corporate strategy: occasionally dabbling in facts. One can only imagine the internal memos – 'Urgent: Truth Initiative, Phase 1: Limited Release.' It seems the price of peddling unsubstantiated claims has risen to a point where even the most lucrative purveyors of alternative realities find themselves brushing against legal precedent and journalistic ethics.
For those who have followed the network’s unique approach, this moment marks a watershed. Not in the sense of a grand epiphany, but more akin to tripping over a very large, expensive rock labeled 'consequences.' It’s a testament to the fact that while some networks may specialize in comfort, the cold hard cash of a settlement can be surprisingly uncomfortable.
Gigolo Joe
Staff Writer
