Murdoch Defends Carson From Media That Hates ‘Faith Based People’

FILE - In this July 17, 2014 photo, Rupert Murdoch, executive chairman of News Corporation, listens to a question during a panel discussion at the B20 meeting of company CEOs in Sydney, Australia. Murdoch’s 21st Ce... FILE - In this July 17, 2014 photo, Rupert Murdoch, executive chairman of News Corporation, listens to a question during a panel discussion at the B20 meeting of company CEOs in Sydney, Australia. Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014 said it is abandoning its attempt to take over Time Warner in a proposed deal that would have combined two of the world’s biggest media companies. (AP Photo/Jason Reed, Pool, File) MORE LESS
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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch on Saturday defended Dr. Ben Carson from the media’s scrutiny, as the retired neurosurgeon faces questions about numerous stories he has told about his past.

Murdoch, the co-executive chairman of 21st Century Fox, said that members of the media have simply targeted Carson due to his faith.

Media reports have called into question whether Carson was telling the truth about his violent past, a psychology exam he took at Yale University, and an offer he received to attend West Point.

Correction: This post has been updated to show the tweets were published on Saturday.

H/t Mediaite

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