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36. I don't mean to ruin a perfectly good story, but this happened in June.

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 07:09 PM

Jul 19

39 days ago, as wishstar has also noted, in reply #35.

https://nbcmontana.com/search?find=Vance%20Murdoch

Vance made a brief trip to Montana to speak to Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, AP sources say

by The Associated Press
Wed, June 11th 2025 at 9:02 PM
Updated Fri, June 27th 2025 at 3:21 PM

Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday made a brief trip to Montana, where he spoke to media mogul Rupert Murdoch; his son Lachlan Murdoch, the head of Fox News and News Corp.; and a group of other Fox News executives, according to two people familiar with the trip. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin - Pool/Getty Images)

Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday made a brief trip to Montana, where he spoke to media mogul Rupert Murdoch; his son Lachlan Murdoch, the head of Fox News and News Corp.; and a group of other Fox News executives, according to two people familiar with the trip. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin - Pool/Getty Images

DILLON, Mont. — Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday made a brief trip to Montana, where he spoke to media mogul Rupert Murdoch; his son Lachlan Murdoch, the head of Fox News and News Corp.; and a group of other Fox News executives, according to two people familiar with the trip.

Vance met with the group at the Murdoch family ranch in southwest Montana near Dillon, according to the people. They confirmed the visit to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about it.

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Vance made a brief trip to Montana to speak to Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, AP sources say

BY MICHELLE L. PRICE
Updated 7:10 PM EDT, June 11, 2025
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday made a brief trip to Montana, where he spoke to media mogul Rupert Murdoch; his son Lachlan Murdoch, the head of Fox News and News Corp.; and a group of other Fox News executives, according to two people familiar with the trip.

Vance met with the group at the Murdoch family ranch in southwest Montana near Dillon, according to the people. They confirmed the visit to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about it.

It’s not clear why the vice president addressed the group or what they spoke about. … A spokesperson for Fox News Channel did not respond to a message seeking comment.

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The Murdoch ranch near Dillon is roughly 70 miles (110 kilometers) south of Butte. The ranch, which Murdoch purchased in 2021, is spread across two valleys and a mountain range and has some 12,000 cattle. It sits near Yellowstone National Park along the Montana-Idaho border. … According to flight restrictions issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, the vice presidential aircraft was only on the ground for a matter of hours.

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Associated Press writers Zeke Miller in Washington and Matthew Brown in Billings, Montana, contributed to this report.

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JD Vance flew to Montana for secret meeting with Rupert Murdoch and Fox News executives [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 19 OP

Trump is: Botany Jul 19 #1

They got their laws passed. They no longer need trump. Bluetus Jul 19 #14

My guess is that he will step down for "health reasons" soon. Botany Jul 19 #24

He will never voluntarily walk away from the grift JoseBalow Jul 19 #45

They will present him with the alternative not fooled Jul 19 #49

They can try, but he ain't giving it up willingly. JoseBalow Jul 19 #53

Right. But they can force him into a side room Bluetus Jul 19 #64

I think we've been there for most of his two terms. Gore1FL Jul 20 #83

You are right. So will this really change much? Bluetus Jul 20 #84

Exactly. There is no way he's walking away from the Flying Palace he received as a gift. padah513 Jul 19 #68

They might be able to buy him out. It would have to be a very hefty offer however. Irish_Dem Jul 20 #76

Part of him agreeing to back off is he gets the billion dollar plane for himself. lark Jul 20 #82

I find it ludicrous that people who have seen the orange guy think he would ever give up power. Life support, efhmc Jul 19 #63

I dunno, he seems pretty tired lately and not that interested in the details of the job LymphocyteLover Jul 20 #80

Fat chance of that happening. Gimpyknee Jul 20 #85

Mafia Don Deep State Witch Jul 19 #2

Not a chance. Bluetus Jul 19 #13

Vance has been having all sorts of secret meetings. travelingthrulife Jul 19 #38

Second time snowybirdie Jul 19 #3

Earlier meetings were in northwest part of MT, which had ritzy resorts for rich & infamous Attilatheblond Jul 19 #11

I've heard stories of the filthy rich buying Dr. T Jul 19 #26

Used to live in Montana. Yes, it is getting warmer up there. Farming is changing and changing fast. Attilatheblond Jul 19 #29

Not only land Hornedfrog2000 Jul 20 #74

There are a lot of homesteading survivalist groups in Montana FakeNoose Jul 19 #59

I think Musk showed up as well? flamingdem Jul 19 #65

Seem to recall he did drop into the series of meetings in the northwest part of MT Attilatheblond Jul 19 #67

Yes. Musk was at the last one. And MontanaMama's son worked at the airport where all the Scrivener7 Jul 20 #78

Musk, Thiel and a handful of other billionaires MontanaMama Jul 21 #86

Thanks for the update! flamingdem Jul 21 #89

A DU'er posted here maybe a month ago of a lot of activity in Montana underpants Jul 19 #4

Yup... A lot of plotting has been going on... hlthe2b Jul 19 #5

Both Irish_Dem Jul 19 #6

More like they know his health is bad and they are just making sure JD is fully aware of who the boss's really are;) n/t Cheezoholic Jul 19 #23

Obstruction anyone? Traildogbob Jul 19 #7

Perhaps persuade the WSJ to recant the story zorbasd Jul 19 #31

He's likely positioning himself as a contingency plan, due to not knowing what's going to happen to Trump. Karasu Jul 19 #8

That was always Thiels plan.... alittlelark Jul 19 #10

Yep, and those guys know what's gonna happen with Trump cuz they are orchestrating it Attilatheblond Jul 19 #12

If there really is something wrong it will accelerate underpants Jul 19 #16

Years of extremely poor sleeping habits make the brain go faster too Attilatheblond Jul 19 #20

Absolutely. Thiel and his gang believe democracy is gone and the "tech bros" should run things. SharonAnn Jul 19 #69

That was MontanaMama mahatmakanejeeves Jul 19 #30

Very nice research. Thanks. ❤️ underpants Jul 19 #37

Hey! Yes. That was me. MontanaMama Jul 21 #87

Probably Why They Wanted Tester Out Deep State Witch Jul 19 #51

I remember ..in fact, I thought this was a repeat post. Deuxcents Jul 19 #55

OHI do believe that Vance wants the Presidency so bad, that he can taste it. riversedge Jul 20 #79

Wanna bet it involved $$$$$ and getting them to support him more on their stations? cstanleytech Jul 19 #9

Video: Lawrence O'Donnell thinks Vance is setting Trump up to take over the Presidency chowder66 Jul 19 #15

Maybe the Davenporter is a leaker to Murdoch. Sneederbunk Jul 19 #17

The praetorian guard is coming for the emporer. Lucky Luciano Jul 19 #18

25th Amendment? doc03 Jul 19 #19

That secret meeting didn't stay secret for long Deminpenn Jul 19 #21

That's what I'm thinking. NH Ethylene Jul 19 #32

Trump loyalists knew where Vance was zorbasd Jul 19 #34

Trump's comments and actions are stollen Jul 19 #57

The uber-rich (like Murdoch) and tech bros got the tax breaks they wanted from Trump. Now he's expendable to them. Efilroft Sul Jul 19 #22

Yup. Trump did all the foolish things they wanted and the road is clear for the rich to rape this country thoroughly travelingthrulife Jul 19 #40

WASTE -- FRAUD -- ABUSE Dock_Yard Jul 19 #25

making threats on the Don's behalf... or going behind his back? paulkienitz Jul 19 #27

I suggest it's JD, in the dining room Attilatheblond Jul 19 #33

No Matter What Happens, Chasstev365 Jul 19 #28

It is a good thing, but the damage is done. There are no safeguards any more. travelingthrulife Jul 19 #41

This meeting took place back on June 10th, not this week- see link to June 12 Article wishstar Jul 19 #35

I don't mean to ruin a perfectly good story, but this happened in June. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 19 #36

It's probably the first time that they are reporting it BumRushDaShow Jul 19 #39

See post# 11, 2 different meetings , afew weeks apart questionseverything Jul 19 #44

Air Force Two and J. D. Vance's visit to Butte for a second, later, meeting in July mahatmakanejeeves Jul 19 #46

Ty 4 the correction, good evening to you too questionseverything Jul 19 #60

Obviously Godot51 Jul 19 #42

Vance made another recent trip to Montana to meet the same folks. Ford_Prefect Jul 19 #43

They are coming for you trump. republianmushroom Jul 19 #47

Wtf, are these supposed to be official duties? miyazaki Jul 19 #48

Do any of you actually sit back and read what you are saying? Bluestocking Jul 19 #50

I really need to hear there's no tech bro dystopia on the way... Logically, I feel like getting this far will have been Alice B. Jul 19 #54

Trump may be on the cusp of getting the boot. Turbineguy Jul 19 #52

Oh, just rehearsing a speech. usonian Jul 19 #56

Here we go again! "Imagine if a Democrat had done that..." Grins Jul 19 #58

Does this explain all of the other Montana trips? Renew Deal Jul 19 #61

The oligarchy is making sure that their spare pen has the right color ink. CentralMass Jul 19 #62

Only item on the agenda: the 25th Amendment. :) Dem4life1970 Jul 19 #66

Palace intrigue of the degenerates. Duncanpup Jul 20 #70

So, having a cabinet meeting, eh? Hugin Jul 20 #71

I asked Google what would happen if Krasnov left office kkmarie Jul 20 #72

The theory: Trump resigns in exchange for a full pardon for crimes committed past and present, Auggie Jul 20 #73

His due date is coming up soon...then the ... S/V Loner Jul 20 #75

I wouldn't be surprised if the media monguels now want trump out and vance in, because they believe they lostincalifornia Jul 20 #77

Or did TACO sent Sofaboy to serve papers on Rupert and Faux Snooze about suing them? marble falls Jul 20 #81

I missed this story until now. This seems pretty significant. themaguffin Jul 21 #88