Right-wing media split over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s challenge to Rupert Murdoch’s establishment figures in fight against House Speaker Mike Johnson on Ukraine aid

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s fight against House Speaker Mike Johnson has highlighted divisions within right-wing media between hardliners and establishment figures controlled by Rupert Murdoch’s empire. The latter, including Fox News and Wall Street Journal, have condemned her over threats to oust Johnson due to his support for Ukraine aid. In contrast, Bannon’s “War Room” podcast has led a backlash against the speaker with harsh attacks on him while portraying Greene as standing up for principles. Kirk accused Johnson of lying and Carlson questioned whether he was being blackmailed by leftists. Breitbart called out one of his staffers, calling her a “RINO turncoat”, while The Gateway Pundit labelled him a ‘snake’. Greene has leveraged supportive platforms to make her case against Johnson but it’s unlikely she will win as Murdoch still wields great power. However, the coverage of Johnson by hardliners in MAGA Media could hurt his reputation amongst conservatives and damage relations with this sector long term while strengthening extremist elements that could ultimately eclipse them all.