Trump pressed Murdoch on his preference between Vance and Rubio during joint meeting, report says

The Independent reports that former President Donald Trump questioned Rupert Murdoch about his candidate preference. The conversation took place while Trump, Murdoch and others were seated together. Trump asked whether Murdoch favored Senator J.D. Vance or Senator Marco Rubio. The inquiry highlighted Trump’s interest in gauging media influence on the race. Murdoch’s response was not disclosed in the report. The exchange occurred amid heightened attention on Republican primary dynamics. Observers noted the unusual directness of the question. The incident adds another layer to the interaction between political figures and media leaders.