A Fox News staffer wrote a 162-page document in which he encouraged Fox News hosts to be wary of information coming from frequent guests like Rudy Giuliani, John Solomon, and lawyers Victoria Toensing and Joe diGenova
Photo: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images Enter the Brain Room: In the basement of Fox News’ studios, a division of the newsroom collects data, topics, and information — and, reportedly, opposition research — for hosts to use on-camera. Though in the past, the embarrassingly-named group of staffers have investigated outside reporters working on stories about the network or its late architect Roger Ailes, in the wake of the Ukraine scandal, researchers are turning their sights on friendly targets.
The research briefing blasts Rudy Giuliani for his “high susceptibility to disinformation” from sources in Ukraine — which is apparent to any viewer who’s seen one of his media blitzes. It’s an impression that the government is reportedly aware of: The federal investigation into Trump’s personal lawyer’s actions in Ukraine includes a counterintelligence aspect, to determine if his business ties in the country have influenced his dealings with the White House.
who is considered a force “driving Giuliani’s efforts in Ukraine to dig up dirt on Trump’s political enemies.” Firtash also had surrogates in attorneys and frequent Fox News guests Joe diGenova and Victoria Toensing, who were responsible for “spreading disinformation and their parroting of beneficial narratives while employed by Firtash,” according to the internal document.
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