Fox News: The Real Winner of the 2020 US Election
The network's coverage of the election has been widely criticized, but it has also been a huge ratings success.
Fox News has been the most-watched cable news network in the United States for over two decades. And its coverage of the 2020 election was no different. The network's primetime lineup of shows, including "Hannity," "Tucker Carlson Tonight," and "The Ingraham Angle," all saw record ratings in the lead-up to the election.
This success is due in part to the network's unwavering support for President Donald Trump. Fox News hosts have regularly praised Trump and attacked his opponents. And the network's coverage of the election has been widely criticized for being biased in favor of Trump.
Despite the criticism, Fox News's election coverage has been a huge ratings success.
In the days leading up to the election, Fox News's primetime lineup of shows all saw record ratings. "Hannity" was the most-watched cable news show in the United States, averaging over 4 million viewers. "Tucker Carlson Tonight" and "The Ingraham Angle" were also among the top-rated cable news shows.
This success is due in part to the network's unwavering support for President Donald Trump. Fox News hosts have regularly praised Trump and attacked his opponents. And the network's coverage of the election has been widely criticized for being biased in favor of Trump.
But the network's success has also come at a price.
Fox News has been accused of spreading misinformation about the election. The network has also been criticized for its role in promoting the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.
Despite the criticism, Fox News remains the most-watched cable news network in the United States. And its coverage of the 2020 election was a huge ratings success.