For the better part of a decade, Fox News and Donald Trump formed a mutually beneficial alliance—the network amplified his political message while his presidency and brand kept viewers engaged. But as midterm elections approach, that relationship is showing signs of strain. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the question now is whether either Fox or Trump actually controls the Republican base, or if that power has diffused beyond both of them.

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