Bannon's bombshell: Fox News faces scrutiny over alleged ties to foreign influence

By bellecarter // 2025-06-25

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Steve Bannon, a prominent figure in the MAGA movement and former White House Chief Strategist, has launched a severe attack on Fox News, accusing the network of promoting regime change propaganda for foreign governments, particularly the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
Bannon has demanded a thorough investigation under the Foreign Agents Registration Act to scrutinize the network's ties with foreign powers, questioning whether the network is influenced by AIPAC ads and intelligence services to push agendas that may not serve American interests.
AIPAC is a powerful lobbying group in the U.S., known for its significant financial contributions to political campaigns and its ability to influence U.S. foreign policy in favor of Israel.
Bannon highlighted the NCRI, accusing it of being a front for globalist and foreign interests, funded by organizations like the Anti-Defamation League, George Soros' Open Society Foundations and Israeli lobby groups. The NCRI claims to combat misinformation, but Bannon argues it targets domestic dissenters and promotes narratives aligned with its funders' interests.
Fox News has not directly responded to Bannon's accusations but has cautiously covered the issue, offering space for skepticism and dissenting voices. Bannon's challenge is part of a broader trend of populist media figures challenging mainstream media narratives, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in media and foreign policy.

A key figure in the MAGA movement and former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon has launched a scathing attack on Fox News, accusing the network of promoting regime change propaganda on behalf of foreign governments, particularly Israel's influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) lobby. Bannon's accusation is not just a casual remark; it is a direct challenge to one of the most powerful media outlets in the United States. On his show, he demanded a thorough investigation under the Foreign Agents Registration Act to examine Fox's relationship with foreign powers. "I’m absolutely serious," Bannon stated on X. "Has there been intelligence or are they taking ads? AIPAC ads are on there all the time." His call for an investigation is rooted in his belief that Fox News hosts and the Murdoch media empire may be colluding with intelligence services to promote regime change in countries like Iran. He argues that the network's coverage of foreign policy issues is often driven by agendas that do not align with the interests of the American people. (Related: Bannon warns against "Israel First" in U.S. policy as Trump champions pro-Israel stance.) AIPAC is one of the most influential lobbying groups in the United States, known for its significant financial contributions to political campaigns and its ability to sway U.S. foreign policy in favor of Israel. Bannon's accusations against Fox News come at a time when the influence of lobbying groups on media outlets is under increased scrutiny. The network's coverage of Middle Eastern affairs, particularly its support for hawkish policies, has been criticized by some as being influenced by AIPAC and other pro-Israel groups.

NCRI: A case study in influence

Bannon also highlighted the role of the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), a group that has been accused of being a front for various globalist and foreign interests. The NCRI has received funding from organizations like the Anti-Defamation League, George Soros' Open Society Foundations and the Charles Koch Foundation, as well as Israeli lobby groups and NATO and Pentagon officials. The NCRI describes itself as a neutral third party dedicated to combating misinformation and hate on social media. However, Bannon and others argue that the institute is a tool for targeting domestic dissenters and promoting narratives that align with the interests of its funders. Fox News has not directly responded to Bannon's accusations, but the network's coverage of the issue has been cautious. While the network has offered positive coverage of the president and the attack on Iran, it has also provided space for skepticism and dissenting voices. Bannon's challenge to the outlet is part of a larger trend of populist media figures challenging the mainstream media narrative. His large audience of right-wing activists and his influence with Trump make his accusations particularly noteworthy. In conclusion, Bannon's accusations against Fox News highlight the need for greater transparency and accountability in media and foreign policy. As the debate over AIPAC's influence and the role of lobbying groups continues, it is essential to ensure that media outlets are not acting as proxies for foreign interests. Watch the video below where Bannon and Tucker Carlson warn that if the U.S. goes to war with Iran, it will destroy the American empire. This video is from Rick Langley's channel on Brighteon.com.

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NCRI: A case study in influence

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