Fox News’ prime-time viewership declined 28% over the four weeks leading up to the Nov. 3 US midterm elections. The decline may signal less enthusiasm for the contest among the network’s traditionally conservative audience, while Fox still had more viewers than other cable networks and ESPN. Recent troubles for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party may also have cut into viewership.
WHO:Fox News
WHAT:Fox News’ prime-time viewership declined 28% over four weeks.
WHEN:Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The decline may reflect less enthusiasm for the Nov. 3 midterm contest among Fox News’ traditionally conservative audience; recent troubles for Donald Trump and the Republican Party may also have cut into viewership.
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