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Fox News Leads 2024 Cable News Ratings as CNN Hits Historic Lows

Fox News solidifies dominance with record audience shares, while CNN and MSNBC struggle with post-election declines.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks in front of supporters at his champagne headquarters. He reiterates his campaign themes and attacks the media such as CNN. CNN s on-air commentators comment on the first results and the first lessons of an announced victory. The all-news channel CNN broadcasts live candidate Donald Trump s first public appearance from his campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach-volleys, Florida, on November 6, 2024. Election night for the US presidential election has just come to a close. The first results projections are published, pending the official designation of a winner. (Photo by Laurent Caron / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP) (Photo by LAURENT CARON/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Fox News maintained its position as the most-watched cable news network for the ninth consecutive year, capturing over 55% of the prime-time audience in 2024.
  • CNN recorded its lowest-ever ratings in key demographics, with a 52% drop in prime-time viewers aged 25-54 since President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory in November.
  • MSNBC also experienced significant post-election declines, losing 61% of its prime-time demographic viewers and 55% of its total prime-time audience.
  • Fox News achieved double-digit growth in both total day and prime-time viewers compared to 2023, with its programs dominating the top 12 cable news spots by viewership.
  • The network’s election coverage, including debates and breaking news, drew record audiences, outperforming both cable and broadcast competitors in key events.