Roger Ailes

Roger Ailes was a prominent media executive and television producer, best known for founding Fox News Channel in 1996, which he helped shape into a powerful force in American conservative media. His career was marred by controversy, particularly following allegations of sexual harassment that led to his resignation in 2016. Prior to his work at Fox News, Ailes was a key strategist for several Republican presidential campaigns, including those of Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. His influence on the media landscape and political discourse has been significant, as he was instrumental in the rise of partisan news coverage and the shaping of the conservative narrative in the United States.