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Fox News Shatters Cable News Records During Trump’s First 100 Days Back in Office

The network saw unprecedented year-over-year growth in April 2025, outpacing competitors CNN and MSNBC in both total viewership and key demographics.

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Overview

  • Fox News averaged 1.90 million total day viewers and 3.06 million primetime viewers during President Trump’s first 100 days, marking a 13% and 9% increase over 2017 figures.
  • April 2025 was Fox News’ third-highest April ever, with a 28% rise in total day viewers and a 31% increase in primetime viewership year-over-year.
  • CNN and MSNBC experienced significant declines, with CNN’s primetime ratings dropping 52% and MSNBC’s falling 25% compared to 2017.
  • Fox News dominated the advertiser-coveted adults 25-54 demographic in April, averaging 296,000 primetime viewers, far surpassing CNN’s 99,000 and MSNBC’s 105,000.
  • Exclusive interviews with Trump administration officials and global leaders, along with coverage of key political and international events, boosted Fox News’ engagement.